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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#304E7E — Charcoal
#304E7E is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 217° 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 #304E7E
- f4f7fb
- d2ddee
- b0c3e1
- 8ea9d4
- 6c8fc7
- 4a75ba
- 3b5f9b
- 2e4a79
- 213557
- 142035
- 070b12
Color schemes using #304E7E
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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#304E7E FAQ
What color is #304E7E?
#304E7E is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 45% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #304E7E?
#304E7E is rgb(48, 78, 126) in RGB, hsl(217, 45%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(62%, 38%, 0%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #304E7E?
White text on this background reaches 8.34:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.52:1.
What colors go well with #304E7E?
Its direct complement is #7E6030. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7E3930 and #757E30 gives you contrast without the vibration.