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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#312C4E — Onyx
#312C4E is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 249° 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 #312C4E
- f6f5f9
- dad7e9
- beb9d8
- a29bc7
- 867db6
- 6a5fa5
- 564d88
- 433c6a
- 302b4c
- 1d1a2e
- 0a0910
Color schemes using #312C4E
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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#312C4E FAQ
What color is #312C4E?
#312C4E is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 28% saturation and 24% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #312C4E?
#312C4E is rgb(49, 44, 78) in RGB, hsl(249, 28%, 24%) in HSL, and cmyk(37%, 44%, 0%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #312C4E?
White text on this background reaches 13.12:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.6:1.
What colors go well with #312C4E?
Its direct complement is #494E2C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4E422C and #384E2C gives you contrast without the vibration.