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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#243738 — Onyx
#243738 is a dark desaturated teal sitting at 183° 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 #243738
- f6f9f9
- d9e6e7
- bcd3d4
- a0c0c2
- 83aeb0
- 679b9e
- 538082
- 416465
- 2f4749
- 1c2b2c
- 0a0f10
Color schemes using #243738
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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#243738 FAQ
What color is #243738?
#243738 is a shade of onyx in the teal family. It has a hue of 183 degrees, 22% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #243738?
#243738 is rgb(36, 55, 56) in RGB, hsl(183, 22%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(36%, 2%, 0%, 78%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #243738?
White text on this background reaches 12.51:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.68:1.
What colors go well with #243738?
Its direct complement is #382524. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #38242D and #382F24 gives you contrast without the vibration.