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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#111937 — Ebony
#111937 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 227° 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.
#111937
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Tints and shades of #111937
- f3f5fb
- cfd7f0
- acb8e5
- 889ada
- 647bcf
- 405dc4
- 324ba3
- 273a7f
- 1c2a5b
- 111937
- 060914
Color schemes using #111937
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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#111937 FAQ
What color is #111937?
#111937 is a shade of ebony in the blue family. It has a hue of 227 degrees, 53% saturation and 14% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #111937?
#111937 is rgb(17, 25, 55) in RGB, hsl(227, 53%, 14%) in HSL, and cmyk(69%, 55%, 0%, 78%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #111937?
White text on this background reaches 17.24:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.22:1.
What colors go well with #111937?
Its direct complement is #372E11. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #371C11 and #2C3711 gives you contrast without the vibration.