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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2A181C — Ebony
#2A181C is a dark moderately saturated red sitting at 347° 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 #2A181C
- f9f5f6
- e8d7db
- d7bac0
- c69ca5
- b57e8a
- a4606f
- 874e5a
- 6a3d46
- 4c2c33
- 2e1a1f
- 10090b
Color schemes using #2A181C
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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#2A181C FAQ
What color is #2A181C?
#2A181C is a shade of ebony in the red family. It has a hue of 347 degrees, 27% saturation and 13% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2A181C?
#2A181C is rgb(42, 24, 28) in RGB, hsl(347, 27%, 13%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 43%, 33%, 84%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2A181C?
White text on this background reaches 16.86:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.25:1.
What colors go well with #2A181C?
Its direct complement is #182A26. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #182A1D and #18252A gives you contrast without the vibration.