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#33293D — Onyx

#33293D is a dark desaturated purple sitting at 270° 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 #33293D

Color schemes using #33293D

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#33293D FAQ

What color is #33293D?

#33293D is a shade of onyx in the purple family. It has a hue of 270 degrees, 20% saturation and 20% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #33293D?

#33293D is rgb(51, 41, 61) in RGB, hsl(270, 20%, 20%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 33%, 0%, 76%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #33293D?

White text on this background reaches 13.77:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.53:1.

What colors go well with #33293D?

Its direct complement is #333D29. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3D3D29 and #293D29 gives you contrast without the vibration.