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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2A527A — Charcoal
#2A527A is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 210° 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.
#2a527a
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Tints and shades of #2A527A
- f4f7fb
- d1e0ef
- aec8e3
- 8bb1d7
- 689acb
- 4582bf
- 366b9f
- 2a537c
- 1e3c59
- 122436
- 070d13
Color schemes using #2A527A
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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#2A527A FAQ
What color is #2A527A?
#2A527A is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 210 degrees, 49% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2A527A?
#2A527A is rgb(42, 82, 122) in RGB, hsl(210, 49%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 33%, 0%, 52%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2A527A?
White text on this background reaches 8.12:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.59:1.
What colors go well with #2A527A?
Its direct complement is #7A522A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7A2A2A and #7A7A2A gives you contrast without the vibration.