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#183148 — Onyx

#183148 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 209° 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 #183148

Color schemes using #183148

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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#183148 FAQ

What color is #183148?

#183148 is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 209 degrees, 50% saturation and 19% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #183148?

#183148 is rgb(24, 49, 72) in RGB, hsl(209, 50%, 19%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 32%, 0%, 72%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #183148?

White text on this background reaches 13.36:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.57:1.

What colors go well with #183148?

Its direct complement is #493018. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #491819 and #494818 gives you contrast without the vibration.