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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#284D41 — Charcoal
#284D41 is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 161° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #284D41
- f5faf8
- d6eae4
- b7dacf
- 98caba
- 79baa5
- 5aaa91
- 488d77
- 396e5d
- 294f43
- 193028
- 09110e
Color schemes using #284D41
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#284D41 FAQ
What color is #284D41?
#284D41 is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 161 degrees, 32% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #284D41?
#284D41 is rgb(40, 77, 65) in RGB, hsl(161, 32%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(48%, 0%, 16%, 70%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #284D41?
White text on this background reaches 9.43:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.23:1.
What colors go well with #284D41?
Its direct complement is #4D2834. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4D2847 and #4D2F28 gives you contrast without the vibration.