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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2A5583 — Charcoal
#2A5583 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 211° 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.
#2a5583
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Tints and shades of #2A5583
- f3f7fb
- d0dff0
- adc8e4
- 89b0d9
- 6698cd
- 4280c2
- 3469a1
- 29527e
- 1d3b5a
- 122437
- 060d13
Color schemes using #2A5583
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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#2A5583 FAQ
What color is #2A5583?
#2A5583 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 211 degrees, 51% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2A5583?
#2A5583 is rgb(42, 85, 131) in RGB, hsl(211, 51%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 35%, 0%, 49%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2A5583?
White text on this background reaches 7.7:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.73:1.
What colors go well with #2A5583?
Its direct complement is #83582A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #832C2A and #81832A gives you contrast without the vibration.