analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#160B2F — Ebony
#160B2F is a dark saturated black sitting at 258° 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.
#160b2f
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #160B2F
- f5f3fc
- d8cdf3
- bba7ea
- 9e81e1
- 805bd8
- 6335d0
- 5029ad
- 3f2087
- 2d1761
- 1b0e3b
- 0a0515
Color schemes using #160B2F
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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#160B2F FAQ
What color is #160B2F?
#160B2F is a shade of ebony in the black family. It has a hue of 258 degrees, 62% saturation and 11% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #160B2F?
#160B2F is rgb(22, 11, 47) in RGB, hsl(258, 62%, 11%) in HSL, and cmyk(53%, 77%, 0%, 82%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #160B2F?
White text on this background reaches 18.7:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.12:1.
What colors go well with #160B2F?
Its direct complement is #232D0B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2D260B and #122D0B gives you contrast without the vibration.