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#11072C — Ebony

#11072C is a dark saturated black sitting at 256° 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 #11072C

Color schemes using #11072C

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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#11072C FAQ

What color is #11072C?

#11072C is a shade of ebony in the black family. It has a hue of 256 degrees, 73% saturation and 10% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #11072C?

#11072C is rgb(17, 7, 44) in RGB, hsl(256, 73%, 10%) in HSL, and cmyk(61%, 84%, 0%, 83%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #11072C?

White text on this background reaches 19.26:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.09:1.

What colors go well with #11072C?

Its direct complement is #222C07. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2C2307 and #102C07 gives you contrast without the vibration.