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#08191B — Ebony

#08191B is a dark moderately saturated black sitting at 186° 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 #08191B

Color schemes using #08191B

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#08191B FAQ

What color is #08191B?

#08191B is a shade of ebony in the black family. It has a hue of 186 degrees, 54% saturation and 7% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #08191B?

#08191B is rgb(8, 25, 27) in RGB, hsl(186, 54%, 7%) in HSL, and cmyk(70%, 7%, 0%, 89%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #08191B?

White text on this background reaches 18.02:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.17:1.

What colors go well with #08191B?

Its direct complement is #1B0A08. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1B0810 and #1B1408 gives you contrast without the vibration.