analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#140F1F — Ebony
#140F1F is a dark moderately saturated black sitting at 259° 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.
#140f1f
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #140F1F
- f6f5fa
- dcd5eb
- c1b5dc
- a796cc
- 8c76bd
- 7256ae
- 5d4590
- 483670
- 342751
- 201831
- 0b0811
Color schemes using #140F1F
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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#140F1F FAQ
What color is #140F1F?
#140F1F is a shade of ebony in the black family. It has a hue of 259 degrees, 35% saturation and 9% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #140F1F?
#140F1F is rgb(20, 15, 31) in RGB, hsl(259, 35%, 9%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 52%, 0%, 88%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #140F1F?
White text on this background reaches 18.79:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.12:1.
What colors go well with #140F1F?
Its direct complement is #1A1F0F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1F1C0F and #121F0F gives you contrast without the vibration.