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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2E495C — Charcoal
#2E495C is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 205° 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 #2E495C
- f5f8fa
- d6e2ea
- b6cbda
- 97b5cb
- 789fbb
- 5989ab
- 47708e
- 38586f
- 283f4f
- 182630
- 090d11
Color schemes using #2E495C
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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#2E495C FAQ
What color is #2E495C?
#2E495C is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 205 degrees, 33% saturation and 27% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2E495C?
#2E495C is rgb(46, 73, 92) in RGB, hsl(205, 33%, 27%) in HSL, and cmyk(50%, 21%, 0%, 64%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2E495C?
White text on this background reaches 9.44:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.22:1.
What colors go well with #2E495C?
Its direct complement is #5C412E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5C2E32 and #5C582E gives you contrast without the vibration.