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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2E5C59 — Charcoal
#2E5C59 is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 176° 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 #2E5C59
- f5fafa
- d6eae9
- b6dad8
- 97cbc7
- 78bbb7
- 59aba6
- 478e89
- 386f6b
- 284f4d
- 18302f
- 091110
Color schemes using #2E5C59
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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#2E5C59 FAQ
What color is #2E5C59?
#2E5C59 is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 176 degrees, 33% saturation and 27% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2E5C59?
#2E5C59 is rgb(46, 92, 89) in RGB, hsl(176, 33%, 27%) in HSL, and cmyk(50%, 0%, 3%, 64%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2E5C59?
White text on this background reaches 7.52:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.79:1.
What colors go well with #2E5C59?
Its direct complement is #5C2E31. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5C2E48 and #5C422E gives you contrast without the vibration.