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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#243243 — Onyx
#243243 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 213° 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 #243243
- f5f7fa
- d7dfe9
- b8c7d9
- 9aafc8
- 7b96b8
- 5d7ea8
- 4b678b
- 3a516c
- 2a3a4e
- 19232f
- 090c11
Color schemes using #243243
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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#243243 FAQ
What color is #243243?
#243243 is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 213 degrees, 30% saturation and 20% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #243243?
#243243 is rgb(36, 50, 67) in RGB, hsl(213, 30%, 20%) in HSL, and cmyk(46%, 25%, 0%, 74%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #243243?
White text on this background reaches 13.02:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.61:1.
What colors go well with #243243?
Its direct complement is #423524. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #422524 and #414224 gives you contrast without the vibration.