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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#291C2C — Ebony
#291C2C is a dark desaturated purple sitting at 289° 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 #291C2C
- f8f6f9
- e4d9e7
- d0bcd4
- bca0c2
- a883b0
- 93679e
- 795382
- 5f4165
- 442f49
- 291c2c
- 0f0a10
Color schemes using #291C2C
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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#291C2C FAQ
What color is #291C2C?
#291C2C is a shade of ebony in the purple family. It has a hue of 289 degrees, 22% saturation and 14% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #291C2C?
#291C2C is rgb(41, 28, 44) in RGB, hsl(289, 22%, 14%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 36%, 0%, 83%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #291C2C?
White text on this background reaches 16.19:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.3:1.
What colors go well with #291C2C?
Its direct complement is #1F2C1C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #272C1C and #1C2C21 gives you contrast without the vibration.