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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1A1E42 — Ebony
#1A1E42 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 234° 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 #1A1E42
- f4f5fb
- d3d5ed
- b1b6e0
- 8f96d3
- 6e77c5
- 4c57b8
- 3d4698
- 2f3777
- 222755
- 151834
- 070812
Color schemes using #1A1E42
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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#1A1E42 FAQ
What color is #1A1E42?
#1A1E42 is a shade of ebony in the blue family. It has a hue of 234 degrees, 43% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #1A1E42?
#1A1E42 is rgb(26, 30, 66) in RGB, hsl(234, 43%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(61%, 55%, 0%, 74%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1A1E42?
White text on this background reaches 16.05:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.31:1.
What colors go well with #1A1E42?
Its direct complement is #423E1A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #422A1A and #32421A gives you contrast without the vibration.