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"Anthracite"
Neutral · Summer
🧠 Psychology
Fresh and soothing color. Evokes clarity, communication and technological innovation.
✨ Uses
Tech, health, communication, SaaS, media.
Tip
Anthracite pairs ideally with #F7F5F0 (off-white) and a neutral background for a modern, readable result.
Values
HEX #538CA0
RGB rgb(83, 140, 160)
HSL hsl(196°, 32%, 48%)
CMYK C:48% M:12% Y:0% K:37%
Luminance 0.2351
WCAG Accessibility
On white 3.73:1
Aa — #538CA0
Secondary text
✗ AA ✗ AAA ✓ AA Large
On black 5.63:1
Aa — #538CA0
Secondary text
✓ AA ✗ AAA ✓ AA Large

All harmonies

Complementary
#538CA0 #A26853
Analogous
#53A28F #538CA0 #5366A2
Triadic
#538CA0 #A2538D #8DA253
Split-comp.
#538CA0 #A25366 #A28F53
Tetradic
#538CA0 #8F53A2 #A26853 #66A253
Monochromatic
#DAE4E7 #9BB6BF #5F8795 #4C6B76 #2E4148
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