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#383A2C — Onyx

#383A2C is a dark desaturated green sitting at 69° 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 #383A2C

Color schemes using #383A2C

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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#383A2C FAQ

What color is #383A2C?

#383A2C is a shade of onyx in the green family. It has a hue of 69 degrees, 14% saturation and 20% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #383A2C?

#383A2C is rgb(56, 58, 44) in RGB, hsl(69, 14%, 20%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 24%, 77%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #383A2C?

White text on this background reaches 11.6:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.81:1.

What colors go well with #383A2C?

Its direct complement is #2E2C3A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2C313A and #352C3A gives you contrast without the vibration.