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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2B3546 — Onyx
#2B3546 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.
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Tints and shades of #2B3546
- f6f7f9
- d8dee7
- bbc5d6
- 9eacc4
- 8193b2
- 647aa0
- 516484
- 3f4e67
- 2d384a
- 1c222d
- 0a0c10
Color schemes using #2B3546
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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#2B3546 FAQ
What color is #2B3546?
#2B3546 is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 24% saturation and 22% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2B3546?
#2B3546 is rgb(43, 53, 70) in RGB, hsl(218, 24%, 22%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 24%, 0%, 73%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2B3546?
White text on this background reaches 12.35:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.7:1.
What colors go well with #2B3546?
Its direct complement is #463C2B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #462E2B and #42462B gives you contrast without the vibration.