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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2C373F — Onyx
#2C373F is a dark desaturated blue sitting at 205° 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 #2C373F
- f6f8f9
- dae1e5
- bfcad2
- a3b3bf
- 879dac
- 6c8699
- 576e7e
- 445662
- 313d46
- 1e252b
- 0a0d0f
Color schemes using #2C373F
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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#2C373F FAQ
What color is #2C373F?
#2C373F is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 205 degrees, 18% saturation and 21% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2C373F?
#2C373F is rgb(44, 55, 63) in RGB, hsl(205, 18%, 21%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 13%, 0%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2C373F?
White text on this background reaches 12.17:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.73:1.
What colors go well with #2C373F?
Its direct complement is #3F342C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3F2C2E and #3F3E2C gives you contrast without the vibration.