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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2B1C4A — Onyx
#2B1C4A is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 260° 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 #2B1C4A
- f6f4fb
- dbd2ee
- c0b0e1
- a58ed4
- 8a6cc7
- 6f4aba
- 5b3b9b
- 472e79
- 332157
- 1f1435
- 0b0712
Color schemes using #2B1C4A
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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#2B1C4A FAQ
What color is #2B1C4A?
#2B1C4A is a shade of onyx in the purple family. It has a hue of 260 degrees, 45% saturation and 20% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2B1C4A?
#2B1C4A is rgb(43, 28, 74) in RGB, hsl(260, 45%, 20%) in HSL, and cmyk(42%, 62%, 0%, 71%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2B1C4A?
White text on this background reaches 15.35:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.37:1.
What colors go well with #2B1C4A?
Its direct complement is #3B4A1C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4A421C and #244A1C gives you contrast without the vibration.