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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#355F5E — Charcoal
#355F5E is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 179° 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 #355F5E
- f5f9f9
- d7e9e8
- b9d8d7
- 9bc7c6
- 7db6b5
- 5fa5a4
- 4d8887
- 3c6a6a
- 2b4c4c
- 1a2e2e
- 091010
Color schemes using #355F5E
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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#355F5E FAQ
What color is #355F5E?
#355F5E is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 179 degrees, 28% saturation and 29% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #355F5E?
#355F5E is rgb(53, 95, 94) in RGB, hsl(179, 28%, 29%) in HSL, and cmyk(44%, 0%, 1%, 63%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #355F5E?
White text on this background reaches 7.12:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.95:1.
What colors go well with #355F5E?
Its direct complement is #5F3536. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5F354B and #5F4935 gives you contrast without the vibration.