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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#251442 — Ebony
#251442 is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 262° 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 #251442
- f6f3fb
- dbcff0
- c1ace5
- a688da
- 8b64cf
- 7040c4
- 5c32a3
- 47277f
- 331c5b
- 1f1137
- 0b0614
Color schemes using #251442
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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#251442 FAQ
What color is #251442?
#251442 is a shade of ebony in the purple family. It has a hue of 262 degrees, 53% saturation and 17% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #251442?
#251442 is rgb(37, 20, 66) in RGB, hsl(262, 53%, 17%) in HSL, and cmyk(44%, 70%, 0%, 74%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #251442?
White text on this background reaches 16.7:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.26:1.
What colors go well with #251442?
Its direct complement is #314214. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #423C14 and #1B4214 gives you contrast without the vibration.