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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#212F09 — Ebony
#212F09 is a dark saturated black sitting at 82° 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 #212F09
- f9fdf2
- e6f5cb
- d2eea3
- bfe67c
- acdf54
- 99d72d
- 7eb322
- 628c1b
- 466413
- 2b3d0c
- 0f1504
Color schemes using #212F09
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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#212F09 FAQ
What color is #212F09?
#212F09 is a shade of ebony in the black family. It has a hue of 82 degrees, 68% saturation and 11% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #212F09?
#212F09 is rgb(33, 47, 9) in RGB, hsl(82, 68%, 11%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 0%, 81%, 82%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #212F09?
White text on this background reaches 14.24:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.48:1.
What colors go well with #212F09?
Its direct complement is #17092F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #090E2F and #2A092F gives you contrast without the vibration.