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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2E3B5C — Charcoal
#2E3B5C is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 223° 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.
#2e3b5c
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #2E3B5C
- f5f6fa
- d6dbea
- b6c1da
- 97a6cb
- 788bbb
- 5970ab
- 475b8e
- 38476f
- 28334f
- 181f30
- 090b11
Color schemes using #2E3B5C
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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#2E3B5C FAQ
What color is #2E3B5C?
#2E3B5C is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 223 degrees, 33% saturation and 27% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2E3B5C?
#2E3B5C is rgb(46, 59, 92) in RGB, hsl(223, 33%, 27%) in HSL, and cmyk(50%, 36%, 0%, 64%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2E3B5C?
White text on this background reaches 11.07:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.9:1.
What colors go well with #2E3B5C?
Its direct complement is #5C4F2E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5C382E and #525C2E gives you contrast without the vibration.