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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2C313F — Onyx
#2C313F is a dark desaturated blue sitting at 224° 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 #2C313F
- f6f7f9
- dadde5
- bfc4d2
- a3aabf
- 8791ac
- 6c7899
- 57627e
- 444c62
- 313746
- 1e212b
- 0a0c0f
Color schemes using #2C313F
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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#2C313F FAQ
What color is #2C313F?
#2C313F is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 224 degrees, 18% saturation and 21% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2C313F?
#2C313F is rgb(44, 49, 63) in RGB, hsl(224, 18%, 21%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 22%, 0%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2C313F?
White text on this background reaches 12.98:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.62:1.
What colors go well with #2C313F?
Its direct complement is #3F3A2C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3F302C and #3B3F2C gives you contrast without the vibration.