analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2A221D — Ebony
#2A221D is a dark desaturated brown sitting at 23° 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.
#2a221d
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Tints and shades of #2A221D
- f9f7f6
- e5dfda
- d2c6bf
- bfaea3
- ac9587
- 997d6c
- 7e6657
- 625044
- 463931
- 2b231e
- 0f0c0a
Color schemes using #2A221D
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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#2A221D FAQ
What color is #2A221D?
#2A221D is a shade of ebony in the brown family. It has a hue of 23 degrees, 18% saturation and 14% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2A221D?
#2A221D is rgb(42, 34, 29) in RGB, hsl(23, 18%, 14%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 19%, 31%, 84%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2A221D?
White text on this background reaches 15.61:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.35:1.
What colors go well with #2A221D?
Its direct complement is #1D252A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1D2A29 and #1D1F2A gives you contrast without the vibration.