analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#042F2A — Ebony
#042F2A is a dark saturated black sitting at 173° 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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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #042F2A
- f1fefc
- c6faf4
- 9bf6ec
- 6ff3e3
- 44efdb
- 19ebd3
- 11c4af
- 0d9989
- 0a6e62
- 06433c
- 021715
Color schemes using #042F2A
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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#042F2A FAQ
What color is #042F2A?
#042F2A is a shade of ebony in the black family. It has a hue of 173 degrees, 84% saturation and 10% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #042F2A?
#042F2A is rgb(4, 47, 42) in RGB, hsl(173, 84%, 10%) in HSL, and cmyk(91%, 0%, 11%, 82%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #042F2A?
White text on this background reaches 14.53:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.45:1.
What colors go well with #042F2A?
Its direct complement is #2F0409. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2F041E and #2F1504 gives you contrast without the vibration.