analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#160A2E — Ebony
#160A2E is a dark saturated black sitting at 260° 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.
#160a2e
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #160A2E
- f6f2fc
- d9ccf4
- bda6eb
- a07fe3
- 8459da
- 6732d2
- 5426af
- 411e88
- 2f1562
- 1c0d3b
- 0a0515
Color schemes using #160A2E
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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#160A2E FAQ
What color is #160A2E?
#160A2E is a shade of ebony in the black family. It has a hue of 260 degrees, 64% saturation and 11% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #160A2E?
#160A2E is rgb(22, 10, 46) in RGB, hsl(260, 64%, 11%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 78%, 0%, 82%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #160A2E?
White text on this background reaches 18.8:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.12:1.
What colors go well with #160A2E?
Its direct complement is #222E0A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2E280A and #102E0A gives you contrast without the vibration.