analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2A4E83 — Charcoal
#2A4E83 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 216° 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.
#2a4e83
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Tints and shades of #2A4E83
- f3f7fb
- d0ddf0
- adc3e4
- 89a9d9
- 668fcd
- 4275c2
- 3460a1
- 294b7e
- 1d365a
- 122137
- 060b13
Color schemes using #2A4E83
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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#2A4E83 FAQ
What color is #2A4E83?
#2A4E83 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 216 degrees, 51% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2A4E83?
#2A4E83 is rgb(42, 78, 131) in RGB, hsl(216, 51%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 40%, 0%, 49%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2A4E83?
White text on this background reaches 8.35:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.52:1.
What colors go well with #2A4E83?
Its direct complement is #83602A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #83332A and #7A832A gives you contrast without the vibration.