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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#33506B — Charcoal
#33506B is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 209° 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 #33506B
- f5f7fa
- d5e0eb
- b5c9dc
- 96b2cc
- 769bbd
- 5684ae
- 456c90
- 365470
- 273c51
- 182531
- 080d11
Color schemes using #33506B
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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#33506B FAQ
What color is #33506B?
#33506B is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 209 degrees, 35% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #33506B?
#33506B is rgb(51, 80, 107) in RGB, hsl(209, 35%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 25%, 0%, 58%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #33506B?
White text on this background reaches 8.4:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.5:1.
What colors go well with #33506B?
Its direct complement is #6B4E33. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6B3334 and #6B6A33 gives you contrast without the vibration.