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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#181F2A — Ebony
#181F2A is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 217° 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 #181F2A
- f5f7f9
- d7dee8
- bac5d7
- 9cacc6
- 7e93b5
- 607aa4
- 4e6487
- 3d4e6a
- 2c384c
- 1a222e
- 090c10
Color schemes using #181F2A
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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#181F2A FAQ
What color is #181F2A?
#181F2A is a shade of ebony in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 27% saturation and 13% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #181F2A?
#181F2A is rgb(24, 31, 42) in RGB, hsl(217, 27%, 13%) in HSL, and cmyk(43%, 26%, 0%, 84%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #181F2A?
White text on this background reaches 16.56:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.27:1.
What colors go well with #181F2A?
Its direct complement is #2A2318. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2A1A18 and #282A18 gives you contrast without the vibration.