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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#28575D — Charcoal
#28575D is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 187° 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 #28575D
- f4fafa
- d3e9ec
- b3d9de
- 92c9d0
- 71b9c2
- 50a8b4
- 408b95
- 326d74
- 244e54
- 162f33
- 081112
Color schemes using #28575D
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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#28575D FAQ
What color is #28575D?
#28575D is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 187 degrees, 40% saturation and 26% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #28575D?
#28575D is rgb(40, 87, 93) in RGB, hsl(187, 40%, 26%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 6%, 0%, 64%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #28575D?
White text on this background reaches 8.04:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.61:1.
What colors go well with #28575D?
Its direct complement is #5D2E28. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5D283C and #5D4828 gives you contrast without the vibration.