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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#405B63 — Charcoal
#405B63 is a dark desaturated teal sitting at 194° 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 #405B63
- f6f8f9
- d9e3e6
- bdcfd4
- a1bac1
- 84a5af
- 68909c
- 547781
- 425c65
- 2f4248
- 1d282c
- 0a0e0f
Color schemes using #405B63
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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#405B63 FAQ
What color is #405B63?
#405B63 is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 194 degrees, 21% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #405B63?
#405B63 is rgb(64, 91, 99) in RGB, hsl(194, 21%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 8%, 0%, 61%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #405B63?
White text on this background reaches 7.25:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.89:1.
What colors go well with #405B63?
Its direct complement is #634840. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #63404A and #635A40 gives you contrast without the vibration.