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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2B4573 — Charcoal
#2B4573 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 218° 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.
#2b4573
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Tints and shades of #2B4573
- f4f6fb
- d2dcee
- afc2e2
- 8da7d5
- 6b8dc8
- 4973bc
- 3a5e9c
- 2d4979
- 203457
- 142035
- 070b13
Color schemes using #2B4573
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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#2B4573 FAQ
What color is #2B4573?
#2B4573 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 46% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2B4573?
#2B4573 is rgb(43, 69, 115) in RGB, hsl(218, 46%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(63%, 40%, 0%, 55%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2B4573?
White text on this background reaches 9.54:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.2:1.
What colors go well with #2B4573?
Its direct complement is #73592B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #73342B and #6A732B gives you contrast without the vibration.