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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#15222D — Ebony
#15222D is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 208° 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 #15222D
- f5f8fa
- d5e1eb
- b5cadc
- 95b3cd
- 759cbe
- 5585af
- 446d91
- 355571
- 263d51
- 172531
- 080d11
Color schemes using #15222D
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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#15222D FAQ
What color is #15222D?
#15222D is a shade of ebony in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 36% saturation and 13% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #15222D?
#15222D is rgb(21, 34, 45) in RGB, hsl(208, 36%, 13%) in HSL, and cmyk(53%, 24%, 0%, 82%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #15222D?
White text on this background reaches 16.17:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.3:1.
What colors go well with #15222D?
Its direct complement is #2D2015. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2D1516 and #2D2C15 gives you contrast without the vibration.