analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#40544F — Charcoal
#40544F is a dark desaturated teal sitting at 165° 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.
#40544f
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #40544F
- f6f8f8
- dce4e2
- c1d0cc
- a6bcb6
- 8ba8a1
- 71948b
- 5c7a72
- 475f59
- 334440
- 1f2927
- 0b0f0e
Color schemes using #40544F
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.
Nearby colors
#40544F FAQ
What color is #40544F?
#40544F is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 165 degrees, 14% saturation and 29% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #40544F?
#40544F is rgb(64, 84, 79) in RGB, hsl(165, 14%, 29%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 0%, 6%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #40544F?
White text on this background reaches 8.08:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.6:1.
What colors go well with #40544F?
Its direct complement is #544045. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #54404F and #544540 gives you contrast without the vibration.