analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#143838 — Onyx
#143838 is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 180° 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.
#143838
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Tints and shades of #143838
- f4fbfb
- d1efef
- afe2e2
- 8cd6d6
- 6ac9c9
- 47bdbd
- 389d9d
- 2c7a7a
- 205858
- 133535
- 071313
Color schemes using #143838
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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#143838 FAQ
What color is #143838?
#143838 is a shade of onyx in the teal family. It has a hue of 180 degrees, 47% saturation and 15% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #143838?
#143838 is rgb(20, 56, 56) in RGB, hsl(180, 47%, 15%) in HSL, and cmyk(64%, 0%, 0%, 78%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #143838?
White text on this background reaches 12.71:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.65:1.
What colors go well with #143838?
Its direct complement is #381414. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #381426 and #382614 gives you contrast without the vibration.