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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#261A42 — Onyx
#261A42 is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 258° 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 #261A42
- f6f4fb
- dbd3ed
- bfb1e0
- a48fd3
- 886ec5
- 6d4cb8
- 583d98
- 452f77
- 312255
- 1e1534
- 0b0712
Color schemes using #261A42
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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#261A42 FAQ
What color is #261A42?
#261A42 is a shade of onyx in the purple family. It has a hue of 258 degrees, 43% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #261A42?
#261A42 is rgb(38, 26, 66) in RGB, hsl(258, 43%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(42%, 61%, 0%, 74%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #261A42?
White text on this background reaches 16.04:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.31:1.
What colors go well with #261A42?
Its direct complement is #36421A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #423A1A and #22421A gives you contrast without the vibration.