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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2E5B5C — Charcoal
#2E5B5C is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 181° 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.
#2e5b5c
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #2E5B5C
- f5fafa
- d6eaea
- b6dada
- 97cacb
- 78babb
- 59aaab
- 478d8e
- 386e6f
- 284f4f
- 183030
- 091111
Color schemes using #2E5B5C
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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#2E5B5C FAQ
What color is #2E5B5C?
#2E5B5C is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 181 degrees, 33% saturation and 27% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2E5B5C?
#2E5B5C is rgb(46, 91, 92) in RGB, hsl(181, 33%, 27%) in HSL, and cmyk(50%, 1%, 0%, 64%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2E5B5C?
White text on this background reaches 7.59:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.77:1.
What colors go well with #2E5B5C?
Its direct complement is #5C2F2E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5C2E44 and #5C462E gives you contrast without the vibration.