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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3F6269 — Charcoal
#3F6269 is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 190° 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 #3F6269
- f5f9f9
- d8e5e8
- bbd2d6
- 9dbec4
- 80aab3
- 6397a1
- 507c85
- 3e6168
- 2d464b
- 1b2a2d
- 0a0f10
Color schemes using #3F6269
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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#3F6269 FAQ
What color is #3F6269?
#3F6269 is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 190 degrees, 25% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3F6269?
#3F6269 is rgb(63, 98, 105) in RGB, hsl(190, 25%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(40%, 7%, 0%, 59%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3F6269?
White text on this background reaches 6.64:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.16:1.
What colors go well with #3F6269?
Its direct complement is #69463F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #693F4D and #695B3F gives you contrast without the vibration.