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#101019 — Obsidian

#101019 is a dark desaturated black sitting at 240° 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 #101019

Color schemes using #101019

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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#101019 FAQ

What color is #101019?

#101019 is a shade of obsidian in the black family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 22% saturation and 8% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #101019?

#101019 is rgb(16, 16, 25) in RGB, hsl(240, 22%, 8%) in HSL, and cmyk(36%, 36%, 0%, 90%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #101019?

White text on this background reaches 18.92:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.11:1.

What colors go well with #101019?

Its direct complement is #191910. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #191410 and #141910 gives you contrast without the vibration.