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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#403536 — Onyx
#403536 is a dark desaturated gray sitting at 355° 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 #403536
- f8f7f7
- e3ddde
- cdc4c4
- b8aaab
- a39092
- 8d7779
- 746163
- 5b4c4d
- 413637
- 272121
- 0e0c0c
Color schemes using #403536
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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#403536 FAQ
What color is #403536?
#403536 is a shade of onyx in the gray family. It has a hue of 355 degrees, 9% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #403536?
#403536 is rgb(64, 53, 54) in RGB, hsl(355, 9%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 16%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #403536?
White text on this background reaches 11.79:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.78:1.
What colors go well with #403536?
Its direct complement is #35403F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #35403A and #353C40 gives you contrast without the vibration.