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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1B142E — Ebony
#1B142E is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 256° 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 #1B142E
- f6f4fa
- dad4ec
- beb3de
- a393cf
- 8772c1
- 6b51b3
- 574194
- 443374
- 312453
- 1e1632
- 0a0812
Color schemes using #1B142E
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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#1B142E FAQ
What color is #1B142E?
#1B142E is a shade of ebony in the purple family. It has a hue of 256 degrees, 39% saturation and 13% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #1B142E?
#1B142E is rgb(27, 20, 46) in RGB, hsl(256, 39%, 13%) in HSL, and cmyk(41%, 57%, 0%, 82%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1B142E?
White text on this background reaches 17.7:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.19:1.
What colors go well with #1B142E?
Its direct complement is #272E14. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2E2814 and #1A2E14 gives you contrast without the vibration.