analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#28565D — Charcoal
#28565D is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 188° 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.
#28565d
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #28565D
- f4fafa
- d3e9ec
- b3d8de
- 92c8d0
- 71b7c2
- 50a7b4
- 408a95
- 326c74
- 244d54
- 162f33
- 081012
Color schemes using #28565D
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.
Nearby colors
#28565D FAQ
What color is #28565D?
#28565D is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 188 degrees, 40% saturation and 26% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #28565D?
#28565D is rgb(40, 86, 93) in RGB, hsl(188, 40%, 26%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 8%, 0%, 64%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #28565D?
White text on this background reaches 8.14:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.58:1.
What colors go well with #28565D?
Its direct complement is #5D2F28. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5D283B and #5D4928 gives you contrast without the vibration.