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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#072C27 — Ebony
#072C27 is a dark saturated black sitting at 172° 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 #072C27
- f2fdfb
- c9f7f1
- a1f0e6
- 78eadb
- 4fe4d0
- 27ddc5
- 1db8a4
- 169080
- 10675c
- 0a3f38
- 031614
Color schemes using #072C27
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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#072C27 FAQ
What color is #072C27?
#072C27 is a shade of ebony in the black family. It has a hue of 172 degrees, 73% saturation and 10% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #072C27?
#072C27 is rgb(7, 44, 39) in RGB, hsl(172, 73%, 10%) in HSL, and cmyk(84%, 0%, 11%, 83%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #072C27?
White text on this background reaches 15.01:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.4:1.
What colors go well with #072C27?
Its direct complement is #2C070C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2C071E and #2C1507 gives you contrast without the vibration.