analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1B2A28 — Ebony
#1B2A28 is a dark desaturated teal sitting at 172° 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 #1B2A28
- f6f9f9
- d9e7e5
- bcd4d1
- a0c2be
- 83b0aa
- 679e96
- 53827c
- 416561
- 2f4945
- 1c2c2a
- 0a100f
Color schemes using #1B2A28
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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#1B2A28 FAQ
What color is #1B2A28?
#1B2A28 is a shade of ebony in the teal family. It has a hue of 172 degrees, 22% saturation and 14% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #1B2A28?
#1B2A28 is rgb(27, 42, 40) in RGB, hsl(172, 22%, 14%) in HSL, and cmyk(36%, 0%, 5%, 84%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1B2A28?
White text on this background reaches 14.91:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.41:1.
What colors go well with #1B2A28?
Its direct complement is #2C1C1E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2C1C26 and #2C221C gives you contrast without the vibration.