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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2A3E55 — Charcoal
#2A3E55 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 212° 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.
#2a3e55
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Tints and shades of #2A3E55
- f5f7fa
- d5dfea
- b6c7db
- 96afcc
- 7797bc
- 587fad
- 46688f
- 37516f
- 273a50
- 182331
- 080c11
Color schemes using #2A3E55
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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#2A3E55 FAQ
What color is #2A3E55?
#2A3E55 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 212 degrees, 34% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2A3E55?
#2A3E55 is rgb(42, 62, 85) in RGB, hsl(212, 34%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(51%, 27%, 0%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2A3E55?
White text on this background reaches 10.95:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.92:1.
What colors go well with #2A3E55?
Its direct complement is #55412A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #552C2A and #54552A gives you contrast without the vibration.