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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#393E5E — Charcoal
#393E5E is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 232° 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.
#393e5e
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Tints and shades of #393E5E
- f5f6f9
- d8dae8
- bbbed6
- 9da3c4
- 8087b3
- 636ba1
- 505785
- 3e4468
- 2d314b
- 1b1e2d
- 0a0a10
Color schemes using #393E5E
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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#393E5E FAQ
What color is #393E5E?
#393E5E is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 232 degrees, 25% saturation and 30% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #393E5E?
#393E5E is rgb(57, 62, 94) in RGB, hsl(232, 25%, 30%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 34%, 0%, 63%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #393E5E?
White text on this background reaches 10.37:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.02:1.
What colors go well with #393E5E?
Its direct complement is #605B39. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #604739 and #526039 gives you contrast without the vibration.