analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#423C5D — Graphite
#423C5D is a dark desaturated blue sitting at 251° 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.
#423c5d
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Tints and shades of #423C5D
- f6f6f9
- dcd9e7
- c1bcd4
- a6a0c2
- 8b83b0
- 71679e
- 5c5382
- 484165
- 332f49
- 1f1c2c
- 0b0a10
Color schemes using #423C5D
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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#423C5D FAQ
What color is #423C5D?
#423C5D is a shade of graphite in the blue family. It has a hue of 251 degrees, 22% saturation and 30% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #423C5D?
#423C5D is rgb(66, 60, 93) in RGB, hsl(251, 22%, 30%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 35%, 0%, 64%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #423C5D?
White text on this background reaches 10.31:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.04:1.
What colors go well with #423C5D?
Its direct complement is #575D3C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5D533C and #465D3C gives you contrast without the vibration.