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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2A1918 — Ebony
#2A1918 is a dark moderately saturated red sitting at 3° 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 #2A1918
- f9f5f5
- e8d8d7
- d7bbba
- c69e9c
- b5817e
- a46460
- 87514e
- 6a3f3d
- 4c2d2c
- 2e1b1a
- 100a09
Color schemes using #2A1918
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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#2A1918 FAQ
What color is #2A1918?
#2A1918 is a shade of ebony in the red family. It has a hue of 3 degrees, 27% saturation and 13% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2A1918?
#2A1918 is rgb(42, 25, 24) in RGB, hsl(3, 27%, 13%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 40%, 43%, 84%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2A1918?
White text on this background reaches 16.79:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.25:1.
What colors go well with #2A1918?
Its direct complement is #18292A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #182A22 and #18202A gives you contrast without the vibration.