analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#230B1C — Ebony
#230B1C is a dark moderately saturated black sitting at 318° 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.
#230b1c
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Tints and shades of #230B1C
- fbf3f9
- f0d0e6
- e5acd4
- da88c1
- ce65af
- c3419c
- a23381
- 7e2864
- 5b1d48
- 37112c
- 13060f
Color schemes using #230B1C
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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#230B1C FAQ
What color is #230B1C?
#230B1C is a shade of ebony in the black family. It has a hue of 318 degrees, 52% saturation and 9% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #230B1C?
#230B1C is rgb(35, 11, 28) in RGB, hsl(318, 52%, 9%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 69%, 20%, 86%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #230B1C?
White text on this background reaches 18.48:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.14:1.
What colors go well with #230B1C?
Its direct complement is #0B2312. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #10230B and #0B231E gives you contrast without the vibration.