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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#042F23 — Ebony
#042F23 is a dark saturated black sitting at 163° 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 #042F23
- f1fefa
- c6faeb
- 9bf6dc
- 6ff3cd
- 44efbe
- 19ebb0
- 11c491
- 0d9971
- 0a6e51
- 064331
- 021711
Color schemes using #042F23
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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#042F23 FAQ
What color is #042F23?
#042F23 is a shade of ebony in the black family. It has a hue of 163 degrees, 84% saturation and 10% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #042F23?
#042F23 is rgb(4, 47, 35) in RGB, hsl(163, 84%, 10%) in HSL, and cmyk(91%, 0%, 26%, 82%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #042F23?
White text on this background reaches 14.62:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.44:1.
What colors go well with #042F23?
Its direct complement is #2F0410. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2F0426 and #2F0D04 gives you contrast without the vibration.