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#282310 — Ebony

#282310 is a dark moderately saturated black sitting at 48° 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 #282310

Color schemes using #282310

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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#282310 FAQ

What color is #282310?

#282310 is a shade of ebony in the black family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 43% saturation and 11% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #282310?

#282310 is rgb(40, 35, 16) in RGB, hsl(48, 43%, 11%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 60%, 84%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #282310?

White text on this background reaches 15.69:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.34:1.

What colors go well with #282310?

Its direct complement is #101528. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #102128 and #171028 gives you contrast without the vibration.