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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1A151E — Ebony
#1A151E is a dark desaturated black sitting at 273° 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.
#1a151e
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Tints and shades of #1A151E
- f7f6f9
- e0dae5
- c9bfd2
- b2a3bf
- 9b87ac
- 846c99
- 6d577e
- 554462
- 3d3146
- 251e2b
- 0d0a0f
Color schemes using #1A151E
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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#1A151E FAQ
What color is #1A151E?
#1A151E is a shade of ebony in the black family. It has a hue of 273 degrees, 18% saturation and 10% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #1A151E?
#1A151E is rgb(26, 21, 30) in RGB, hsl(273, 18%, 10%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 30%, 0%, 88%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1A151E?
White text on this background reaches 17.95:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.17:1.
What colors go well with #1A151E?
Its direct complement is #191E15. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1E1E15 and #151E15 gives you contrast without the vibration.