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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3C2A41 — Onyx
#3C2A41 is a dark desaturated purple sitting at 287° 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 #3C2A41
- f8f6f9
- e4d9e6
- cfbdd4
- baa1c1
- a684af
- 91689c
- 775481
- 5d4265
- 432f48
- 291d2c
- 0e0a0f
Color schemes using #3C2A41
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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#3C2A41 FAQ
What color is #3C2A41?
#3C2A41 is a shade of onyx in the purple family. It has a hue of 287 degrees, 21% saturation and 21% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3C2A41?
#3C2A41 is rgb(60, 42, 65) in RGB, hsl(287, 21%, 21%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 35%, 0%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3C2A41?
White text on this background reaches 13.13:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.6:1.
What colors go well with #3C2A41?
Its direct complement is #2F412A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3A412A and #2A4131 gives you contrast without the vibration.