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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1C252C — Ebony
#1C252C is a dark desaturated blue sitting at 206° 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.
#1c252c
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Tints and shades of #1C252C
- f6f8f9
- d9e1e7
- bccad4
- a0b3c2
- 839cb0
- 67869e
- 536e82
- 415665
- 2f3d49
- 1c252c
- 0a0d10
Color schemes using #1C252C
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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#1C252C FAQ
What color is #1C252C?
#1C252C is a shade of ebony in the blue family. It has a hue of 206 degrees, 22% saturation and 14% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #1C252C?
#1C252C is rgb(28, 37, 44) in RGB, hsl(206, 22%, 14%) in HSL, and cmyk(36%, 16%, 0%, 83%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1C252C?
White text on this background reaches 15.55:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.35:1.
What colors go well with #1C252C?
Its direct complement is #2C231C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2C1C1D and #2C2B1C gives you contrast without the vibration.