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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#381A42 — Onyx
#381A42 is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 285° 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 #381A42
- f9f4fb
- e7d3ed
- d4b1e0
- c28fd3
- af6ec5
- 9d4cb8
- 823d98
- 652f77
- 482255
- 2c1534
- 0f0712
Color schemes using #381A42
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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#381A42 FAQ
What color is #381A42?
#381A42 is a shade of onyx in the purple family. It has a hue of 285 degrees, 43% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #381A42?
#381A42 is rgb(56, 26, 66) in RGB, hsl(285, 43%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 61%, 0%, 74%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #381A42?
White text on this background reaches 15.06:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.39:1.
What colors go well with #381A42?
Its direct complement is #24421A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #38421A and #1A4224 gives you contrast without the vibration.