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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#44515A — Charcoal
#44515A is a dark desaturated blue sitting at 205° 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 #44515A
- f6f8f8
- dce1e4
- c1cad0
- a6b3bc
- 8b9ca8
- 718594
- 5c6d7a
- 47555f
- 333d44
- 1f2529
- 0b0d0f
Color schemes using #44515A
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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#44515A FAQ
What color is #44515A?
#44515A is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 205 degrees, 14% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #44515A?
#44515A is rgb(68, 81, 90) in RGB, hsl(205, 14%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 10%, 0%, 65%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #44515A?
White text on this background reaches 8.17:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.57:1.
What colors go well with #44515A?
Its direct complement is #5A4D44. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5A4446 and #5A5844 gives you contrast without the vibration.