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#433C5D — Graphite

#433C5D is a dark desaturated blue sitting at 253° 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 #433C5D

Color schemes using #433C5D

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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#433C5D FAQ

What color is #433C5D?

#433C5D is a shade of graphite in the blue family. It has a hue of 253 degrees, 22% saturation and 30% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #433C5D?

#433C5D is rgb(67, 60, 93) in RGB, hsl(253, 22%, 30%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 35%, 0%, 64%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #433C5D?

White text on this background reaches 10.28:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.04:1.

What colors go well with #433C5D?

Its direct complement is #565D3C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5D543C and #455D3C gives you contrast without the vibration.