analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2B313B — Onyx
#2B313B is a dark desaturated blue sitting at 218° 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.
#2b313b
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Tints and shades of #2B313B
- f6f7f9
- dbdfe5
- c0c6d1
- a4aebd
- 8995aa
- 6e7d96
- 5a667c
- 465060
- 323945
- 1e232a
- 0b0c0f
Color schemes using #2B313B
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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#2B313B FAQ
What color is #2B313B?
#2B313B is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 16% saturation and 20% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2B313B?
#2B313B is rgb(43, 49, 59) in RGB, hsl(218, 16%, 20%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 17%, 0%, 77%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2B313B?
White text on this background reaches 13.08:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.61:1.
What colors go well with #2B313B?
Its direct complement is #3B352B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3B2D2B and #393B2B gives you contrast without the vibration.