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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#372D49 — Onyx
#372D49 is a dark desaturated purple sitting at 261° 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 #372D49
- f7f6f9
- ded8e7
- c5bbd6
- ab9ec4
- 9281b2
- 7964a0
- 635184
- 4d3f67
- 372d4a
- 221c2d
- 0c0a10
Color schemes using #372D49
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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#372D49 FAQ
What color is #372D49?
#372D49 is a shade of onyx in the purple family. It has a hue of 261 degrees, 24% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #372D49?
#372D49 is rgb(55, 45, 73) in RGB, hsl(261, 24%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 38%, 0%, 71%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #372D49?
White text on this background reaches 12.85:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.63:1.
What colors go well with #372D49?
Its direct complement is #3F492D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #49452D and #31492D gives you contrast without the vibration.