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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#322C20 — Onyx
#322C20 is a dark desaturated brown sitting at 40° 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 #322C20
- f9f8f6
- e7e2d9
- d4ccbc
- c2b7a0
- b0a183
- 9e8b67
- 827253
- 655941
- 49402f
- 2c271c
- 100e0a
Color schemes using #322C20
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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#322C20 FAQ
What color is #322C20?
#322C20 is a shade of onyx in the brown family. It has a hue of 40 degrees, 22% saturation and 16% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #322C20?
#322C20 is rgb(50, 44, 32) in RGB, hsl(40, 22%, 16%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 36%, 80%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #322C20?
White text on this background reaches 13.85:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.52:1.
What colors go well with #322C20?
Its direct complement is #202632. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #202F32 and #232032 gives you contrast without the vibration.