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#334B6B — Charcoal

#334B6B is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 214° 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 #334B6B

Color schemes using #334B6B

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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#334B6B FAQ

What color is #334B6B?

#334B6B is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 214 degrees, 35% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #334B6B?

#334B6B is rgb(51, 75, 107) in RGB, hsl(214, 35%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 30%, 0%, 58%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #334B6B?

White text on this background reaches 8.9:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.36:1.

What colors go well with #334B6B?

Its direct complement is #6B5333. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6B3733 and #676B33 gives you contrast without the vibration.