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#111736 — Ebony

#111736 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 230° 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 #111736

Color schemes using #111736

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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#111736 FAQ

What color is #111736?

#111736 is a shade of ebony in the blue family. It has a hue of 230 degrees, 52% saturation and 14% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #111736?

#111736 is rgb(17, 23, 54) in RGB, hsl(230, 52%, 14%) in HSL, and cmyk(69%, 57%, 0%, 79%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #111736?

White text on this background reaches 17.5:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.2:1.

What colors go well with #111736?

Its direct complement is #363011. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #361E11 and #2A3611 gives you contrast without the vibration.