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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3A293D — Onyx
#3A293D is a dark desaturated purple sitting at 291° 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 #3A293D
- f8f6f9
- e4dae6
- d0bed3
- bca1c1
- a885ae
- 94699b
- 7a5580
- 5f4364
- 443048
- 291d2b
- 0f0a0f
Color schemes using #3A293D
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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#3A293D FAQ
What color is #3A293D?
#3A293D is a shade of onyx in the purple family. It has a hue of 291 degrees, 20% saturation and 20% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3A293D?
#3A293D is rgb(58, 41, 61) in RGB, hsl(291, 20%, 20%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 33%, 0%, 76%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3A293D?
White text on this background reaches 13.42:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.56:1.
What colors go well with #3A293D?
Its direct complement is #2C3D29. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #363D29 and #293D30 gives you contrast without the vibration.