analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#393540 — Onyx
#393540 is a dark desaturated gray sitting at 262° 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.
#393540
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Tints and shades of #393540
- f7f7f8
- dfdde3
- c7c4cd
- afaab8
- 9790a3
- 7f778d
- 686174
- 514c5b
- 3a3641
- 232127
- 0c0c0e
Color schemes using #393540
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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#393540 FAQ
What color is #393540?
#393540 is a shade of onyx in the gray family. It has a hue of 262 degrees, 9% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #393540?
#393540 is rgb(57, 53, 64) in RGB, hsl(262, 9%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 17%, 0%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #393540?
White text on this background reaches 11.95:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.76:1.
What colors go well with #393540?
Its direct complement is #3C4035. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #403F35 and #374035 gives you contrast without the vibration.