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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2A5044 — Charcoal
#2A5044 is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 161° 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.
#2a5044
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Tints and shades of #2A5044
- f5faf8
- d6eae3
- b8d9cf
- 99c9ba
- 7ab9a5
- 5ba990
- 4a8c77
- 396d5d
- 294e42
- 192f28
- 09110e
Color schemes using #2A5044
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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#2A5044 FAQ
What color is #2A5044?
#2A5044 is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 161 degrees, 31% saturation and 24% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2A5044?
#2A5044 is rgb(42, 80, 68) in RGB, hsl(161, 31%, 24%) in HSL, and cmyk(48%, 0%, 15%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2A5044?
White text on this background reaches 9.02:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.33:1.
What colors go well with #2A5044?
Its direct complement is #502A36. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #502A49 and #50312A gives you contrast without the vibration.