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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#231C12 — Ebony
#231C12 is a dark moderately saturated black sitting at 35° 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 #231C12
- faf8f5
- eae2d6
- dacbb7
- cab598
- ba9f79
- aa895a
- 8d7048
- 6e5839
- 4f3f29
- 302619
- 110d09
Color schemes using #231C12
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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#231C12 FAQ
What color is #231C12?
#231C12 is a shade of ebony in the black family. It has a hue of 35 degrees, 32% saturation and 10% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #231C12?
#231C12 is rgb(35, 28, 18) in RGB, hsl(35, 32%, 10%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 49%, 86%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #231C12?
White text on this background reaches 16.85:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.25:1.
What colors go well with #231C12?
Its direct complement is #111822. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #112022 and #131122 gives you contrast without the vibration.