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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#453E75 — Charcoal
#453E75 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 248° 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 #453E75
- f6f5fa
- d9d6ea
- bcb8d9
- 9f99c9
- 827ab9
- 665ba9
- 524a8c
- 40396d
- 2e294e
- 1c192f
- 0a0911
Color schemes using #453E75
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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#453E75 FAQ
What color is #453E75?
#453E75 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 248 degrees, 31% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #453E75?
#453E75 is rgb(69, 62, 117) in RGB, hsl(248, 31%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(41%, 47%, 0%, 54%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #453E75?
White text on this background reaches 9.55:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.2:1.
What colors go well with #453E75?
Its direct complement is #6E753E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #75613E and #52753E gives you contrast without the vibration.