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#184939 — Onyx

#184939 is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 160° 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 #184939

Color schemes using #184939

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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#184939 FAQ

What color is #184939?

#184939 is a shade of onyx in the teal family. It has a hue of 160 degrees, 51% saturation and 19% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #184939?

#184939 is rgb(24, 73, 57) in RGB, hsl(160, 51%, 19%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 0%, 22%, 71%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #184939?

White text on this background reaches 10.24:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.05:1.

What colors go well with #184939?

Its direct complement is #491828. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #491841 and #492018 gives you contrast without the vibration.