analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#28505D — Charcoal
#28505D is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 195° 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 #28505D
- f4f9fa
- d3e6ec
- b3d3de
- 92c1d0
- 71aec2
- 509bb4
- 408095
- 326474
- 244854
- 162b33
- 080f12
Color schemes using #28505D
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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#28505D FAQ
What color is #28505D?
#28505D is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 195 degrees, 40% saturation and 26% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #28505D?
#28505D is rgb(40, 80, 93) in RGB, hsl(195, 40%, 26%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 14%, 0%, 64%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #28505D?
White text on this background reaches 8.77:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.4:1.
What colors go well with #28505D?
Its direct complement is #5D3528. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5D2835 and #5D5028 gives you contrast without the vibration.