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#2A504C — Charcoal

#2A504C is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 174° 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 #2A504C

Color schemes using #2A504C

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#2A504C FAQ

What color is #2A504C?

#2A504C is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 174 degrees, 31% saturation and 24% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #2A504C?

#2A504C is rgb(42, 80, 76) in RGB, hsl(174, 31%, 24%) in HSL, and cmyk(48%, 0%, 5%, 69%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #2A504C?

White text on this background reaches 8.94:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.35:1.

What colors go well with #2A504C?

Its direct complement is #502A2E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #502A41 and #50392A gives you contrast without the vibration.