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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4B5863 — Charcoal
#4B5863 is a dark desaturated blue sitting at 208° 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 #4B5863
- f6f7f8
- dce0e4
- c1c9d0
- a6b2bc
- 8b9aa8
- 718394
- 5c6c7a
- 47545f
- 333c44
- 1f2529
- 0b0d0f
Color schemes using #4B5863
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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#4B5863 FAQ
What color is #4B5863?
#4B5863 is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 14% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4B5863?
#4B5863 is rgb(75, 88, 99) in RGB, hsl(208, 14%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 11%, 0%, 61%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4B5863?
White text on this background reaches 7.3:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.88:1.
What colors go well with #4B5863?
Its direct complement is #63564B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #634B4B and #63624B gives you contrast without the vibration.