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#481940 — Onyx

#481940 is a dark moderately saturated pink sitting at 310° 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 #481940

Color schemes using #481940

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#481940 FAQ

What color is #481940?

#481940 is a shade of onyx in the pink family. It has a hue of 310 degrees, 48% saturation and 19% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #481940?

#481940 is rgb(72, 25, 64) in RGB, hsl(310, 48%, 19%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 65%, 11%, 72%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #481940?

White text on this background reaches 14.11:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.49:1.

What colors go well with #481940?

Its direct complement is #194821. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #294819 and #194838 gives you contrast without the vibration.