analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3C2D2D — Onyx
#3C2D2D is a dark desaturated red sitting at 0° 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.
#3c2d2d
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #3C2D2D
- f8f6f6
- e4dcdc
- d0c1c1
- bca6a6
- a88b8b
- 947171
- 7a5c5c
- 5f4747
- 443333
- 291f1f
- 0f0b0b
Color schemes using #3C2D2D
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.
Nearby colors
#3C2D2D FAQ
What color is #3C2D2D?
#3C2D2D is a shade of onyx in the red family. It has a hue of 0 degrees, 14% saturation and 21% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3C2D2D?
#3C2D2D is rgb(60, 45, 45) in RGB, hsl(0, 14%, 21%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 25%, 25%, 76%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3C2D2D?
White text on this background reaches 13.08:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.61:1.
What colors go well with #3C2D2D?
Its direct complement is #2E3D3D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2E3D36 and #2E363D gives you contrast without the vibration.