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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#1E1641 — Ebony
#1E1641 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 251° 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 #1E1641
- f5f4fb
- d6d1ef
- b7aee3
- 998bd7
- 7a68cb
- 5b45bf
- 4a369f
- 392a7c
- 291e59
- 191236
- 090713
Color schemes using #1E1641
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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#1E1641 FAQ
What color is #1E1641?
#1E1641 is a shade of ebony in the blue family. It has a hue of 251 degrees, 49% saturation and 17% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #1E1641?
#1E1641 is rgb(30, 22, 65) in RGB, hsl(251, 49%, 17%) in HSL, and cmyk(54%, 66%, 0%, 75%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #1E1641?
White text on this background reaches 16.85:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.25:1.
What colors go well with #1E1641?
Its direct complement is #394116. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #413316 and #244116 gives you contrast without the vibration.