analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#280E2A — Ebony
#280E2A is a dark moderately saturated black sitting at 296° 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.
#280e2a
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #280E2A
- fbf4fb
- edd0ef
- e0ade4
- d38ad8
- c567cc
- b844c1
- 9935a0
- 772a7d
- 561e5a
- 341236
- 120613
Color schemes using #280E2A
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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#280E2A FAQ
What color is #280E2A?
#280E2A is a shade of ebony in the black family. It has a hue of 296 degrees, 50% saturation and 11% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #280E2A?
#280E2A is rgb(40, 14, 42) in RGB, hsl(296, 50%, 11%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 67%, 0%, 84%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #280E2A?
White text on this background reaches 17.7:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.19:1.
What colors go well with #280E2A?
Its direct complement is #102A0E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1E2A0E and #0E2A1A gives you contrast without the vibration.