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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#33596B — Charcoal
#33596B is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 199° 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 #33596B
- f5f8fa
- d5e4eb
- b5cfdc
- 96bbcc
- 76a7bd
- 5692ae
- 457890
- 365e70
- 274351
- 182931
- 080e11
Color schemes using #33596B
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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#33596B FAQ
What color is #33596B?
#33596B is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 199 degrees, 35% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #33596B?
#33596B is rgb(51, 89, 107) in RGB, hsl(199, 35%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 17%, 0%, 58%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #33596B?
White text on this background reaches 7.55:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.78:1.
What colors go well with #33596B?
Its direct complement is #6B4533. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6B333E and #6B6133 gives you contrast without the vibration.