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#433B45 — Graphite

#433B45 is a dark desaturated gray sitting at 288° 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 #433B45

Color schemes using #433B45

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#433B45 FAQ

What color is #433B45?

#433B45 is a shade of graphite in the gray family. It has a hue of 288 degrees, 8% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #433B45?

#433B45 is rgb(67, 59, 69) in RGB, hsl(288, 8%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 14%, 0%, 73%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #433B45?

White text on this background reaches 10.77:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.95:1.

What colors go well with #433B45?

Its direct complement is #3D453B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #42453B and #3B453E gives you contrast without the vibration.