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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#21152D — Ebony
#21152D is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 270° 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 #21152D
- f7f5fa
- e0d5eb
- c8b5dc
- b195cd
- 9a75be
- 8255af
- 6b4491
- 533571
- 3c2651
- 241731
- 0d0811
Color schemes using #21152D
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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#21152D FAQ
What color is #21152D?
#21152D is a shade of ebony in the purple family. It has a hue of 270 degrees, 36% saturation and 13% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #21152D?
#21152D is rgb(33, 21, 45) in RGB, hsl(270, 36%, 13%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 53%, 0%, 82%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #21152D?
White text on this background reaches 17.36:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.21:1.
What colors go well with #21152D?
Its direct complement is #212D15. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2D2D15 and #152D15 gives you contrast without the vibration.