analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#230B0C — Obsidian
#230B0C is a dark moderately saturated black sitting at 358° 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.
#230b0c
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #230B0C
- fbf3f4
- f0d0d1
- e5acae
- da888b
- ce6568
- c34145
- a23337
- 7e282b
- 5b1d1f
- 371113
- 130607
Color schemes using #230B0C
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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#230B0C FAQ
What color is #230B0C?
#230B0C is a shade of obsidian in the black family. It has a hue of 358 degrees, 52% saturation and 9% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #230B0C?
#230B0C is rgb(35, 11, 12) in RGB, hsl(358, 52%, 9%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 69%, 66%, 86%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #230B0C?
White text on this background reaches 18.67:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.12:1.
What colors go well with #230B0C?
Its direct complement is #0B2322. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0B2316 and #0B1823 gives you contrast without the vibration.