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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#406368 — Charcoal
#406368 is a dark desaturated teal sitting at 188° 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 #406368
- f6f9f9
- d8e5e7
- bbd2d6
- 9ebfc4
- 81abb2
- 6498a0
- 517d84
- 3f6267
- 2d464a
- 1c2b2d
- 0a0f10
Color schemes using #406368
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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#406368 FAQ
What color is #406368?
#406368 is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 188 degrees, 24% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #406368?
#406368 is rgb(64, 99, 104) in RGB, hsl(188, 24%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(38%, 5%, 0%, 59%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #406368?
White text on this background reaches 6.56:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.2:1.
What colors go well with #406368?
Its direct complement is #684540. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #68404F and #685A40 gives you contrast without the vibration.