analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#12100E — Obsidian
#12100E is a dark desaturated black sitting at 30° 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.
#12100e
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #12100E
- f8f7f6
- e4e0dc
- d0c8c1
- bbb1a7
- a79a8c
- 928272
- 786b5d
- 5e5348
- 433c34
- 292420
- 0e0d0b
Color schemes using #12100E
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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#12100E FAQ
What color is #12100E?
#12100E is a shade of obsidian in the black family. It has a hue of 30 degrees, 13% saturation and 6% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #12100E?
#12100E is rgb(18, 16, 14) in RGB, hsl(30, 13%, 6%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 22%, 93%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #12100E?
White text on this background reaches 18.98:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.11:1.
What colors go well with #12100E?
Its direct complement is #0D0F11. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0D1111 and #0D0D11 gives you contrast without the vibration.