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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#143238 — Onyx
#143238 is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 190° 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 #143238
- f4fafb
- d1eaef
- afdae2
- 8cc9d6
- 6ab9c9
- 47a9bd
- 388c9d
- 2c6d7a
- 204e58
- 133035
- 071113
Color schemes using #143238
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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#143238 FAQ
What color is #143238?
#143238 is a shade of onyx in the teal family. It has a hue of 190 degrees, 47% saturation and 15% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #143238?
#143238 is rgb(20, 50, 56) in RGB, hsl(190, 47%, 15%) in HSL, and cmyk(64%, 11%, 0%, 78%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #143238?
White text on this background reaches 13.61:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.54:1.
What colors go well with #143238?
Its direct complement is #381A14. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #381420 and #382C14 gives you contrast without the vibration.