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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2A504E — Charcoal
#2A504E is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 177° 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 #2A504E
- f5faf9
- d6eae9
- b8d9d8
- 99c9c7
- 7ab9b6
- 5ba9a5
- 4a8c88
- 396d6a
- 294e4c
- 192f2e
- 091110
Color schemes using #2A504E
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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#2A504E FAQ
What color is #2A504E?
#2A504E is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 177 degrees, 31% saturation and 24% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2A504E?
#2A504E is rgb(42, 80, 78) in RGB, hsl(177, 31%, 24%) in HSL, and cmyk(48%, 0%, 2%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2A504E?
White text on this background reaches 8.91:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.36:1.
What colors go well with #2A504E?
Its direct complement is #502A2C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #502A3F and #503B2A gives you contrast without the vibration.