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#1B103C — Ebony

#1B103C is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 255° 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 #1B103C

Color schemes using #1B103C

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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#1B103C FAQ

What color is #1B103C?

#1B103C is a shade of ebony in the purple family. It has a hue of 255 degrees, 58% saturation and 15% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #1B103C?

#1B103C is rgb(27, 16, 60) in RGB, hsl(255, 58%, 15%) in HSL, and cmyk(55%, 73%, 0%, 76%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #1B103C?

White text on this background reaches 17.71:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.19:1.

What colors go well with #1B103C?

Its direct complement is #313C10. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3C3110 and #1B3C10 gives you contrast without the vibration.