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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#35336B — Charcoal
#35336B is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 242° 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 #35336B
- f5f5fa
- d6d5eb
- b7b5dc
- 9796cc
- 7876bd
- 5956ae
- 484590
- 383670
- 282751
- 181831
- 090811
Color schemes using #35336B
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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#35336B FAQ
What color is #35336B?
#35336B is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 242 degrees, 35% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #35336B?
#35336B is rgb(53, 51, 107) in RGB, hsl(242, 35%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(50%, 52%, 0%, 58%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #35336B?
White text on this background reaches 11.43:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.84:1.
What colors go well with #35336B?
Its direct complement is #696B33. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6B5133 and #4D6B33 gives you contrast without the vibration.