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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#261C31 — Ebony
#261C31 is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 269° 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 #261C31
- f7f5f9
- e0d7e8
- c8bad7
- b09cc6
- 997eb5
- 8160a4
- 6a4e87
- 523d6a
- 3b2c4c
- 241a2e
- 0d0910
Color schemes using #261C31
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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#261C31 FAQ
What color is #261C31?
#261C31 is a shade of ebony in the purple family. It has a hue of 269 degrees, 27% saturation and 15% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #261C31?
#261C31 is rgb(38, 28, 49) in RGB, hsl(269, 27%, 15%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 43%, 0%, 81%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #261C31?
White text on this background reaches 16.24:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.29:1.
What colors go well with #261C31?
Its direct complement is #27311C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #31301C and #1C311C gives you contrast without the vibration.