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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#251D3E — Onyx
#251D3E is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 255° 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 #251D3E
- f6f5fa
- dad5eb
- bfb5dc
- a395cd
- 8775be
- 6c55af
- 574491
- 443571
- 312651
- 1e1731
- 0a0811
Color schemes using #251D3E
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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#251D3E FAQ
What color is #251D3E?
#251D3E is a shade of onyx in the purple family. It has a hue of 255 degrees, 36% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #251D3E?
#251D3E is rgb(37, 29, 62) in RGB, hsl(255, 36%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(40%, 53%, 0%, 76%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #251D3E?
White text on this background reaches 15.86:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.32:1.
What colors go well with #251D3E?
Its direct complement is #363E1D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3E361D and #263E1D gives you contrast without the vibration.