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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#394D7F — Charcoal
#394D7F is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 223° 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 #394D7F
- f4f6fa
- d4dbec
- b4bfdd
- 93a4cf
- 7389c0
- 536db2
- 425993
- 344573
- 253252
- 161e32
- 080b12
Color schemes using #394D7F
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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#394D7F FAQ
What color is #394D7F?
#394D7F is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 223 degrees, 38% saturation and 36% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #394D7F?
#394D7F is rgb(57, 77, 127) in RGB, hsl(223, 38%, 36%) in HSL, and cmyk(55%, 39%, 0%, 50%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #394D7F?
White text on this background reaches 8.26:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.54:1.
What colors go well with #394D7F?
Its direct complement is #7F6B39. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7F4839 and #707F39 gives you contrast without the vibration.