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#142342 — Onyx

#142342 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 220° 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 #142342

Color schemes using #142342

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#142342 FAQ

What color is #142342?

#142342 is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 220 degrees, 53% saturation and 17% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #142342?

#142342 is rgb(20, 35, 66) in RGB, hsl(220, 53%, 17%) in HSL, and cmyk(70%, 47%, 0%, 74%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #142342?

White text on this background reaches 15.57:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.35:1.

What colors go well with #142342?

Its direct complement is #423314. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #421C14 and #3B4214 gives you contrast without the vibration.