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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3C5562 — Charcoal
#3C5562 is a dark desaturated blue sitting at 201° 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 #3C5562
- f6f8f9
- d8e2e7
- bbccd6
- 9eb7c4
- 81a1b2
- 648ba0
- 517284
- 3f5967
- 2d404a
- 1c272d
- 0a0e10
Color schemes using #3C5562
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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#3C5562 FAQ
What color is #3C5562?
#3C5562 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 201 degrees, 24% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3C5562?
#3C5562 is rgb(60, 85, 98) in RGB, hsl(201, 24%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 13%, 0%, 62%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3C5562?
White text on this background reaches 7.87:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.67:1.
What colors go well with #3C5562?
Its direct complement is #62493C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #623C42 and #625C3C gives you contrast without the vibration.