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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#381F41 — Onyx
#381F41 is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 284° 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 #381F41
- f9f5fa
- e5d5eb
- d1b5dc
- be96cc
- aa76bd
- 9656ae
- 7c4590
- 613670
- 452751
- 2a1831
- 0f0811
Color schemes using #381F41
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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#381F41 FAQ
What color is #381F41?
#381F41 is a shade of onyx in the purple family. It has a hue of 284 degrees, 35% saturation and 19% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #381F41?
#381F41 is rgb(56, 31, 65) in RGB, hsl(284, 35%, 19%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 52%, 0%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #381F41?
White text on this background reaches 14.58:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.44:1.
What colors go well with #381F41?
Its direct complement is #29411F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #39411F and #1F4127 gives you contrast without the vibration.