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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4B6164 — Charcoal
#4B6164 is a dark desaturated teal sitting at 187° 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 #4B6164
- f6f8f8
- dce3e4
- c1ced0
- a6b9bc
- 8ba4a8
- 718f94
- 5c767a
- 475c5f
- 334244
- 1f2829
- 0b0e0f
Color schemes using #4B6164
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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#4B6164 FAQ
What color is #4B6164?
#4B6164 is a shade of charcoal in the teal family. It has a hue of 187 degrees, 14% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4B6164?
#4B6164 is rgb(75, 97, 100) in RGB, hsl(187, 14%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 3%, 0%, 61%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4B6164?
White text on this background reaches 6.58:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.19:1.
What colors go well with #4B6164?
Its direct complement is #634D4B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #634B54 and #635A4B gives you contrast without the vibration.