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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2B3633 — Onyx
#2B3633 is a dark desaturated gray sitting at 164° 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.
#2b3633
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Tints and shades of #2B3633
- f7f8f8
- dce3e1
- c2cecb
- a8bab5
- 8ea59f
- 749088
- 5f7670
- 4a5c57
- 35423f
- 202826
- 0b0e0d
Color schemes using #2B3633
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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#2B3633 FAQ
What color is #2B3633?
#2B3633 is a shade of onyx in the gray family. It has a hue of 164 degrees, 11% saturation and 19% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2B3633?
#2B3633 is rgb(43, 54, 51) in RGB, hsl(164, 11%, 19%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 0%, 6%, 79%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2B3633?
White text on this background reaches 12.51:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.68:1.
What colors go well with #2B3633?
Its direct complement is #362B2E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #362B33 and #362E2B gives you contrast without the vibration.