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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#355455 — Charcoal
#355455 is a dark desaturated teal sitting at 182° 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 #355455
- f6f9f9
- d9e7e7
- bcd4d5
- 9fc2c3
- 82afb1
- 659d9f
- 528183
- 406566
- 2e4849
- 1c2c2d
- 0a0f10
Color schemes using #355455
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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#355455 FAQ
What color is #355455?
#355455 is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 182 degrees, 23% saturation and 27% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #355455?
#355455 is rgb(53, 84, 85) in RGB, hsl(182, 23%, 27%) in HSL, and cmyk(38%, 1%, 0%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #355455?
White text on this background reaches 8.23:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.55:1.
What colors go well with #355455?
Its direct complement is #553635. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #553544 and #554635 gives you contrast without the vibration.