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#3A284D — Onyx

#3A284D is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 269° 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 #3A284D

Color schemes using #3A284D

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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#3A284D FAQ

What color is #3A284D?

#3A284D is a shade of onyx in the purple family. It has a hue of 269 degrees, 32% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #3A284D?

#3A284D is rgb(58, 40, 77) in RGB, hsl(269, 32%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 48%, 0%, 70%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #3A284D?

White text on this background reaches 13.2:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.59:1.

What colors go well with #3A284D?

Its direct complement is #3B4D28. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4D4D28 and #294D28 gives you contrast without the vibration.