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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#243F42 — Onyx
#243F42 is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 186° 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 #243F42
- f5f9fa
- d7e7e9
- b9d5d8
- 9ac3c8
- 7cb1b7
- 5e9fa6
- 4c838a
- 3b666b
- 2a4a4d
- 1a2d2f
- 091010
Color schemes using #243F42
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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#243F42 FAQ
What color is #243F42?
#243F42 is a shade of onyx in the teal family. It has a hue of 186 degrees, 29% saturation and 20% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #243F42?
#243F42 is rgb(36, 63, 66) in RGB, hsl(186, 29%, 20%) in HSL, and cmyk(45%, 5%, 0%, 74%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #243F42?
White text on this background reaches 11.26:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.86:1.
What colors go well with #243F42?
Its direct complement is #422724. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #422430 and #423624 gives you contrast without the vibration.