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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3F3545 — Onyx
#3F3545 is a dark desaturated purple sitting at 278° 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 #3F3545
- f8f6f8
- e1dce4
- cac1d0
- b4a7bb
- 9d8ca7
- 867292
- 6e5d78
- 56485e
- 3e3443
- 252029
- 0d0b0e
Color schemes using #3F3545
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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#3F3545 FAQ
What color is #3F3545?
#3F3545 is a shade of onyx in the purple family. It has a hue of 278 degrees, 13% saturation and 24% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3F3545?
#3F3545 is rgb(63, 53, 69) in RGB, hsl(278, 13%, 24%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 23%, 0%, 73%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3F3545?
White text on this background reaches 11.62:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.81:1.
What colors go well with #3F3545?
Its direct complement is #3B4535. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #434535 and #354537 gives you contrast without the vibration.