analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#160F1F — Ebony
#160F1F is a dark moderately saturated black sitting at 266° 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.
#160f1f
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #160F1F
- f7f5fa
- ded5eb
- c6b5dc
- ad96cc
- 9576bd
- 7c56ae
- 664590
- 4f3670
- 392751
- 231831
- 0c0811
Color schemes using #160F1F
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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#160F1F FAQ
What color is #160F1F?
#160F1F is a shade of ebony in the black family. It has a hue of 266 degrees, 35% saturation and 9% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #160F1F?
#160F1F is rgb(22, 15, 31) in RGB, hsl(266, 35%, 9%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 52%, 0%, 88%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #160F1F?
White text on this background reaches 18.71:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.12:1.
What colors go well with #160F1F?
Its direct complement is #181F0F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1F1E0F and #101F0F gives you contrast without the vibration.