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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2C4E49 — Charcoal
#2C4E49 is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 171° 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 #2C4E49
- f5f9f9
- d7e9e6
- b9d8d3
- 9bc7c0
- 7db6ad
- 5fa59b
- 4d887f
- 3c6a63
- 2b4c47
- 1a2e2b
- 09100f
Color schemes using #2C4E49
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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#2C4E49 FAQ
What color is #2C4E49?
#2C4E49 is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 171 degrees, 28% saturation and 24% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2C4E49?
#2C4E49 is rgb(44, 78, 73) in RGB, hsl(171, 28%, 24%) in HSL, and cmyk(44%, 0%, 6%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2C4E49?
White text on this background reaches 9.16:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.29:1.
What colors go well with #2C4E49?
Its direct complement is #4E2C31. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4E2C42 and #4E382C gives you contrast without the vibration.