analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#31444E — Charcoal
#31444E is a dark desaturated blue sitting at 201° 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 #31444E
- f6f8f9
- d9e2e7
- bcccd5
- 9fb6c3
- 82a1b1
- 658b9f
- 527283
- 405966
- 2e4049
- 1c272d
- 0a0e10
Color schemes using #31444E
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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#31444E FAQ
What color is #31444E?
#31444E is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 201 degrees, 23% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #31444E?
#31444E is rgb(49, 68, 78) in RGB, hsl(201, 23%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(37%, 13%, 0%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #31444E?
White text on this background reaches 10.16:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.07:1.
What colors go well with #31444E?
Its direct complement is #4E3B31. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4E3135 and #4E4A31 gives you contrast without the vibration.