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#260B2D — Ebony

#260B2D is a dark saturated black sitting at 288° 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 #260B2D

Color schemes using #260B2D

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#260B2D FAQ

What color is #260B2D?

#260B2D is a shade of ebony in the black family. It has a hue of 288 degrees, 61% saturation and 11% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #260B2D?

#260B2D is rgb(38, 11, 45) in RGB, hsl(288, 61%, 11%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 76%, 0%, 82%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #260B2D?

White text on this background reaches 17.98:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.17:1.

What colors go well with #260B2D?

Its direct complement is #122D0B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #232D0B and #0B2D15 gives you contrast without the vibration.