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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3F3231 — Onyx
#3F3231 is a dark desaturated red sitting at 4° 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 #3F3231
- f8f6f6
- e4dcdc
- d0c2c1
- bba8a7
- a78e8c
- 927472
- 785f5d
- 5e4a48
- 433534
- 292020
- 0e0b0b
Color schemes using #3F3231
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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#3F3231 FAQ
What color is #3F3231?
#3F3231 is a shade of onyx in the red family. It has a hue of 4 degrees, 13% saturation and 22% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3F3231?
#3F3231 is rgb(63, 50, 49) in RGB, hsl(4, 13%, 22%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 21%, 22%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3F3231?
White text on this background reaches 12.27:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.71:1.
What colors go well with #3F3231?
Its direct complement is #313E3F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #313F39 and #31373F gives you contrast without the vibration.