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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2A231D — Ebony
#2A231D is a dark desaturated brown sitting at 28° 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 #2A231D
- f9f7f6
- e5e0da
- d2c8bf
- bfb0a3
- ac9887
- 99816c
- 7e6957
- 625244
- 463b31
- 2b241e
- 0f0d0a
Color schemes using #2A231D
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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#2A231D FAQ
What color is #2A231D?
#2A231D is a shade of ebony in the brown family. It has a hue of 28 degrees, 18% saturation and 14% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2A231D?
#2A231D is rgb(42, 35, 29) in RGB, hsl(28, 18%, 14%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 31%, 84%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2A231D?
White text on this background reaches 15.48:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.36:1.
What colors go well with #2A231D?
Its direct complement is #1D242A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1D2A2A and #1D1E2A gives you contrast without the vibration.