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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#24142E — Ebony
#24142E is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 277° 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 #24142E
- f8f4fa
- e3d4ec
- cdb3de
- b893cf
- a372c1
- 8d51b3
- 744194
- 5b3374
- 412453
- 281632
- 0e0812
Color schemes using #24142E
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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#24142E FAQ
What color is #24142E?
#24142E is a shade of ebony in the purple family. It has a hue of 277 degrees, 39% saturation and 13% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #24142E?
#24142E is rgb(36, 20, 46) in RGB, hsl(277, 39%, 13%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 57%, 0%, 82%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #24142E?
White text on this background reaches 17.29:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.21:1.
What colors go well with #24142E?
Its direct complement is #1E2E14. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2B2E14 and #142E17 gives you contrast without the vibration.