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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#442A4B — Onyx
#442A4B is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 287° 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 #442A4B
- f9f5f9
- e5d7e9
- d1b9d8
- bd9bc7
- aa7db6
- 965fa5
- 7c4d88
- 603c6a
- 452b4c
- 2a1a2e
- 0f0910
Color schemes using #442A4B
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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#442A4B FAQ
What color is #442A4B?
#442A4B is a shade of onyx in the purple family. It has a hue of 287 degrees, 28% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #442A4B?
#442A4B is rgb(68, 42, 75) in RGB, hsl(287, 28%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 44%, 0%, 71%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #442A4B?
White text on this background reaches 12.51:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.68:1.
What colors go well with #442A4B?
Its direct complement is #314B2A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #424B2A and #2A4B34 gives you contrast without the vibration.