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#122236 — Ebony

#122236 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 213° 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 #122236

Color schemes using #122236

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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#122236 FAQ

What color is #122236?

#122236 is a shade of ebony in the blue family. It has a hue of 213 degrees, 50% saturation and 14% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #122236?

#122236 is rgb(18, 34, 54) in RGB, hsl(213, 50%, 14%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 37%, 0%, 79%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #122236?

White text on this background reaches 16.06:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.31:1.

What colors go well with #122236?

Its direct complement is #362512. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #361412 and #343612 gives you contrast without the vibration.