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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3F3331 — Onyx
#3F3331 is a dark desaturated red sitting at 9° 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.
#3f3331
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Tints and shades of #3F3331
- f8f7f6
- e4dddc
- d0c3c1
- bbaaa7
- a7908c
- 927772
- 78615d
- 5e4c48
- 433634
- 292120
- 0e0c0b
Color schemes using #3F3331
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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#3F3331 FAQ
What color is #3F3331?
#3F3331 is a shade of onyx in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 13% saturation and 22% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3F3331?
#3F3331 is rgb(63, 51, 49) in RGB, hsl(9, 13%, 22%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 19%, 22%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3F3331?
White text on this background reaches 12.14:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.73:1.
What colors go well with #3F3331?
Its direct complement is #313D3F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #313F3A and #31363F gives you contrast without the vibration.