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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#334D4A — Charcoal
#334D4A is a dark desaturated teal sitting at 173° 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 #334D4A
- f6f9f9
- dae6e5
- bed3d1
- a1c1bd
- 85aea9
- 699b95
- 55807b
- 436460
- 304845
- 1d2b2a
- 0a0f0f
Color schemes using #334D4A
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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#334D4A FAQ
What color is #334D4A?
#334D4A is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 173 degrees, 20% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #334D4A?
#334D4A is rgb(51, 77, 74) in RGB, hsl(173, 20%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 0%, 4%, 70%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #334D4A?
White text on this background reaches 9.13:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.3:1.
What colors go well with #334D4A?
Its direct complement is #4D3336. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4D3343 and #4D3D33 gives you contrast without the vibration.