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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2A427A — Charcoal
#2A427A is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 222° 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 #2A427A
- f4f6fb
- d1daef
- aebee3
- 8ba2d7
- 6886cb
- 456abf
- 36569f
- 2a437c
- 1e3059
- 121d36
- 070a13
Color schemes using #2A427A
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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#2A427A FAQ
What color is #2A427A?
#2A427A is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 222 degrees, 49% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2A427A?
#2A427A is rgb(42, 66, 122) in RGB, hsl(222, 49%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 46%, 0%, 52%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2A427A?
White text on this background reaches 9.73:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.16:1.
What colors go well with #2A427A?
Its direct complement is #7A622A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7A3A2A and #6A7A2A gives you contrast without the vibration.