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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#314A4E — Charcoal
#314A4E is a dark desaturated teal sitting at 188° 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 #314A4E
- f6f9f9
- d9e5e7
- bcd2d5
- 9fbec3
- 82abb1
- 65979f
- 527d83
- 406166
- 2e4649
- 1c2a2d
- 0a0f10
Color schemes using #314A4E
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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#314A4E FAQ
What color is #314A4E?
#314A4E is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 188 degrees, 23% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #314A4E?
#314A4E is rgb(49, 74, 78) in RGB, hsl(188, 23%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(37%, 5%, 0%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #314A4E?
White text on this background reaches 9.46:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.22:1.
What colors go well with #314A4E?
Its direct complement is #4E3531. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4E313C and #4E4431 gives you contrast without the vibration.