analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#072C16 — Ebony
#072C16 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.
#072c16
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Tints and shades of #072C16
- f2fdf6
- c9f7db
- a1f0c0
- 78eaa6
- 4fe48b
- 27dd70
- 1db85b
- 169047
- 106733
- 0a3f1f
- 03160b
Color schemes using #072C16
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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#072C16 FAQ
What color is #072C16?
#072C16 is a shade of ebony in the black family. It has a hue of 144 degrees, 73% saturation and 10% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #072C16?
#072C16 is rgb(7, 44, 22) in RGB, hsl(144, 73%, 10%) in HSL, and cmyk(84%, 0%, 50%, 83%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #072C16?
White text on this background reaches 15.21:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.38:1.
What colors go well with #072C16?
Its direct complement is #2C071D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #28072C and #2C070B gives you contrast without the vibration.