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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3E3540 — Onyx
#3E3540 is a dark desaturated gray sitting at 289° 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.
#3e3540
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Tints and shades of #3E3540
- f8f7f8
- e2dde3
- ccc4cd
- b5aab8
- 9f90a3
- 89778d
- 716174
- 584c5b
- 3f3641
- 262127
- 0d0c0e
Color schemes using #3E3540
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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#3E3540 FAQ
What color is #3E3540?
#3E3540 is a shade of onyx in the gray family. It has a hue of 289 degrees, 9% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3E3540?
#3E3540 is rgb(62, 53, 64) in RGB, hsl(289, 9%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 17%, 0%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3E3540?
White text on this background reaches 11.74:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.79:1.
What colors go well with #3E3540?
Its direct complement is #374035. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3D4035 and #354039 gives you contrast without the vibration.