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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3C3545 — Onyx
#3C3545 is a dark desaturated purple sitting at 266° 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 #3C3545
- f7f6f8
- dfdce4
- c7c1d0
- b0a7bb
- 988ca7
- 807292
- 695d78
- 52485e
- 3b3443
- 242029
- 0d0b0e
Color schemes using #3C3545
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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#3C3545 FAQ
What color is #3C3545?
#3C3545 is a shade of onyx in the purple family. It has a hue of 266 degrees, 13% saturation and 24% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3C3545?
#3C3545 is rgb(60, 53, 69) in RGB, hsl(266, 13%, 24%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 23%, 0%, 73%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3C3545?
White text on this background reaches 11.75:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.79:1.
What colors go well with #3C3545?
Its direct complement is #3E4535. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #454435 and #364535 gives you contrast without the vibration.