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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#374E72 — Charcoal
#374E72 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 217° 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 #374E72
- f5f7fa
- d5ddeb
- b5c4dc
- 96abcc
- 7691bd
- 5678ae
- 456290
- 364c70
- 273751
- 182131
- 080c11
Color schemes using #374E72
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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#374E72 FAQ
What color is #374E72?
#374E72 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 35% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #374E72?
#374E72 is rgb(55, 78, 114) in RGB, hsl(217, 35%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 32%, 0%, 55%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #374E72?
White text on this background reaches 8.42:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.5:1.
What colors go well with #374E72?
Its direct complement is #725B37. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #723E37 and #6B7237 gives you contrast without the vibration.