analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2B3B3A — Onyx
#2B3B3A is a dark desaturated teal sitting at 176° 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.
#2b3b3a
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Tints and shades of #2B3B3A
- f6f9f8
- dbe5e4
- c0d1d0
- a4bdbc
- 89aaa8
- 6e9693
- 5a7c79
- 46605f
- 324544
- 1e2a29
- 0b0f0f
Color schemes using #2B3B3A
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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#2B3B3A FAQ
What color is #2B3B3A?
#2B3B3A is a shade of onyx in the teal family. It has a hue of 176 degrees, 16% saturation and 20% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2B3B3A?
#2B3B3A is rgb(43, 59, 58) in RGB, hsl(176, 16%, 20%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 0%, 2%, 77%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2B3B3A?
White text on this background reaches 11.74:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.79:1.
What colors go well with #2B3B3A?
Its direct complement is #3B2B2C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3B2B34 and #3B322B gives you contrast without the vibration.