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#333C6B — Charcoal

#333C6B is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 230° 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 #333C6B

Color schemes using #333C6B

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#333C6B FAQ

What color is #333C6B?

#333C6B is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 230 degrees, 35% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #333C6B?

#333C6B is rgb(51, 60, 107) in RGB, hsl(230, 35%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 44%, 0%, 58%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #333C6B?

White text on this background reaches 10.5:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2:1.

What colors go well with #333C6B?

Its direct complement is #6B6133. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6B4633 and #586B33 gives you contrast without the vibration.