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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2A577A — Charcoal
#2A577A is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 206° 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.
#2a577a
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Tints and shades of #2A577A
- f4f8fb
- d1e2ef
- aecce3
- 8bb6d7
- 68a0cb
- 458abf
- 36729f
- 2a597c
- 1e4059
- 122736
- 070e13
Color schemes using #2A577A
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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#2A577A FAQ
What color is #2A577A?
#2A577A is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 206 degrees, 49% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2A577A?
#2A577A is rgb(42, 87, 122) in RGB, hsl(206, 49%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 29%, 0%, 52%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2A577A?
White text on this background reaches 7.66:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.74:1.
What colors go well with #2A577A?
Its direct complement is #7A4C2A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7A2A2F and #7A742A gives you contrast without the vibration.