analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#042F15 — Ebony
#042F15 is a dark saturated black sitting at 144° 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.
#042f15
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #042F15
- f1fef6
- c6fadb
- 9bf6bf
- 6ff3a4
- 44ef88
- 19eb6d
- 11c459
- 0d9945
- 0a6e32
- 06431e
- 02170b
Color schemes using #042F15
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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#042F15 FAQ
What color is #042F15?
#042F15 is a shade of ebony in the black family. It has a hue of 144 degrees, 84% saturation and 10% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #042F15?
#042F15 is rgb(4, 47, 21) in RGB, hsl(144, 84%, 10%) in HSL, and cmyk(91%, 0%, 55%, 82%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #042F15?
White text on this background reaches 14.76:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.42:1.
What colors go well with #042F15?
Its direct complement is #2F041E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2B042F and #2F0408 gives you contrast without the vibration.