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#1D1137 — Ebony

#1D1137 is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 259° 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 #1D1137

Color schemes using #1D1137

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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#1D1137 FAQ

What color is #1D1137?

#1D1137 is a shade of ebony in the purple family. It has a hue of 259 degrees, 53% saturation and 14% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #1D1137?

#1D1137 is rgb(29, 17, 55) in RGB, hsl(259, 53%, 14%) in HSL, and cmyk(47%, 69%, 0%, 78%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #1D1137?

White text on this background reaches 17.68:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.19:1.

What colors go well with #1D1137?

Its direct complement is #2B3711. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #373011 and #183711 gives you contrast without the vibration.