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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#394579 — Charcoal
#394579 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 229° 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.
#394579
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Tints and shades of #394579
- f5f6fa
- d5d9eb
- b5bcdc
- 959fcd
- 7582be
- 5566af
- 445291
- 354071
- 262e51
- 171c31
- 080a11
Color schemes using #394579
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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#394579 FAQ
What color is #394579?
#394579 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 229 degrees, 36% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #394579?
#394579 is rgb(57, 69, 121) in RGB, hsl(229, 36%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(53%, 43%, 0%, 53%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #394579?
White text on this background reaches 9.13:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.3:1.
What colors go well with #394579?
Its direct complement is #796E39. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #794D39 and #657939 gives you contrast without the vibration.