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#172E14 — Ebony

#172E14 is a dark moderately saturated green sitting at 113° 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 #172E14

Color schemes using #172E14

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#172E14 FAQ

What color is #172E14?

#172E14 is a shade of ebony in the green family. It has a hue of 113 degrees, 39% saturation and 13% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #172E14?

#172E14 is rgb(23, 46, 20) in RGB, hsl(113, 39%, 13%) in HSL, and cmyk(50%, 0%, 57%, 82%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #172E14?

White text on this background reaches 14.61:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.44:1.

What colors go well with #172E14?

Its direct complement is #2B142E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1E142E and #2E1424 gives you contrast without the vibration.