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Dark Blue Color Palettes

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2 Color: Dark Cyan Reaches Out for a Darker Reddish-Brown Orange

Dark Cyan with Brownish Orange

Dark Cyan with Brownish Orange

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Medium to Dark Cyan is a blue on the verge of green. Here it is teamed with a dark reddish-brown shade of orange (R140G44B0). In addition to the calming attributes of cool blue, this darker shade of blue may also carry some of the symbolism of green such as balance, harmony, and stability. It gets a little warmth and energy when paired with brownish shades of orange. Brown is a natural, down-to-earth neutral color.

You don't have to use these exact shades. Go a touch lighter or darker, or step one spot to the left or the right on the color wheel. These color combinations are just to help you find a suitable color palette using dark blue as the main component.

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