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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#31414E — Charcoal
#31414E is a dark desaturated blue sitting at 207° 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 #31414E
- f6f8f9
- d9e1e7
- bccad5
- 9fb3c3
- 829cb1
- 65859f
- 526d83
- 405566
- 2e3d49
- 1c252d
- 0a0d10
Color schemes using #31414E
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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#31414E FAQ
What color is #31414E?
#31414E is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 207 degrees, 23% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #31414E?
#31414E is rgb(49, 65, 78) in RGB, hsl(207, 23%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(37%, 17%, 0%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #31414E?
White text on this background reaches 10.52:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2:1.
What colors go well with #31414E?
Its direct complement is #4E3E31. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4E3133 and #4E4D31 gives you contrast without the vibration.