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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#285B5D — Charcoal
#285B5D is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 182° 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.
#285b5d
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Tints and shades of #285B5D
- f4fafa
- d3ecec
- b3ddde
- 92ced0
- 71bfc2
- 50b1b4
- 409295
- 327274
- 245254
- 163233
- 081212
Color schemes using #285B5D
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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#285B5D FAQ
What color is #285B5D?
#285B5D is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 182 degrees, 40% saturation and 26% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #285B5D?
#285B5D is rgb(40, 91, 93) in RGB, hsl(182, 40%, 26%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 2%, 0%, 64%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #285B5D?
White text on this background reaches 7.65:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.74:1.
What colors go well with #285B5D?
Its direct complement is #5D2A28. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5D2841 and #5D4428 gives you contrast without the vibration.