analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1B1B1B — Ebony
#1B1B1B is a dark desaturated black sitting at 0° 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.
#1b1b1b
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #1B1B1B
- f7f7f7
- e0e0e0
- c8c8c8
- b1b1b1
- 9a9a9a
- 828282
- 6b6b6b
- 535353
- 3c3c3c
- 242424
- 0d0d0d
Color schemes using #1B1B1B
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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#1B1B1B FAQ
What color is #1B1B1B?
#1B1B1B is a shade of ebony in the black family. It has a hue of 0 degrees, 0% saturation and 11% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #1B1B1B?
#1B1B1B is rgb(27, 27, 27) in RGB, hsl(0, 0%, 11%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 89%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1B1B1B?
White text on this background reaches 17.22:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.22:1.
What colors go well with #1B1B1B?
Its direct complement is #1C1C1C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1C1C1C and #1C1C1C gives you contrast without the vibration.