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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#402D49 — Onyx
#402D49 is a dark desaturated purple sitting at 281° 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 #402D49
- f8f6f9
- e3d8e7
- cdbbd6
- b89ec4
- a281b2
- 8d64a0
- 745184
- 5a3f67
- 412d4a
- 271c2d
- 0e0a10
Color schemes using #402D49
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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#402D49 FAQ
What color is #402D49?
#402D49 is a shade of onyx in the purple family. It has a hue of 281 degrees, 24% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #402D49?
#402D49 is rgb(64, 45, 73) in RGB, hsl(281, 24%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 38%, 0%, 71%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #402D49?
White text on this background reaches 12.43:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.69:1.
What colors go well with #402D49?
Its direct complement is #35492D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #44492D and #2D4932 gives you contrast without the vibration.