analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1A3842 — Onyx
#1A3842 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 195° 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.
#1a3842
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #1A3842
- f4f9fb
- d3e7ed
- b1d4e0
- 8fc2d3
- 6eafc5
- 4c9db8
- 3d8298
- 2f6577
- 224855
- 152c34
- 070f12
Color schemes using #1A3842
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.
Nearby colors
#1A3842 FAQ
What color is #1A3842?
#1A3842 is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 195 degrees, 43% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #1A3842?
#1A3842 is rgb(26, 56, 66) in RGB, hsl(195, 43%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(61%, 15%, 0%, 74%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1A3842?
White text on this background reaches 12.44:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.69:1.
What colors go well with #1A3842?
Its direct complement is #42241A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #421A24 and #42381A gives you contrast without the vibration.