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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#423C80 — Charcoal
#423C80 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 245° 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 #423C80
- f5f5fa
- d7d5eb
- b8b5dc
- 9a95cd
- 7b75be
- 5d55af
- 4b4491
- 3a3571
- 2a2651
- 191731
- 090811
Color schemes using #423C80
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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#423C80 FAQ
What color is #423C80?
#423C80 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 245 degrees, 36% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #423C80?
#423C80 is rgb(66, 60, 128) in RGB, hsl(245, 36%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(48%, 53%, 0%, 50%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #423C80?
White text on this background reaches 9.59:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.19:1.
What colors go well with #423C80?
Its direct complement is #7B803C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #80643C and #59803C gives you contrast without the vibration.