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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#243828 — Onyx
#243828 is a dark desaturated green sitting at 132° 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 #243828
- f6f9f6
- d9e7dc
- bcd4c1
- a0c2a7
- 83b08c
- 679e72
- 53825d
- 416548
- 2f4934
- 1c2c1f
- 0a100b
Color schemes using #243828
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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#243828 FAQ
What color is #243828?
#243828 is a shade of onyx in the green family. It has a hue of 132 degrees, 22% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #243828?
#243828 is rgb(36, 56, 40) in RGB, hsl(132, 22%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(36%, 0%, 29%, 78%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #243828?
White text on this background reaches 12.56:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.67:1.
What colors go well with #243828?
Its direct complement is #382434. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #322438 and #38242A gives you contrast without the vibration.