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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#36336B — Charcoal
#36336B is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 243° 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 #36336B
- f5f5fa
- d6d5eb
- b7b5dc
- 9896cc
- 7a76bd
- 5b56ae
- 494590
- 393670
- 292751
- 191831
- 090811
Color schemes using #36336B
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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#36336B FAQ
What color is #36336B?
#36336B is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 243 degrees, 35% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #36336B?
#36336B is rgb(54, 51, 107) in RGB, hsl(243, 35%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(50%, 52%, 0%, 58%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #36336B?
White text on this background reaches 11.4:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.84:1.
What colors go well with #36336B?
Its direct complement is #686B33. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6B5233 and #4C6B33 gives you contrast without the vibration.