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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2A2818 — Ebony
#2A2818 is a dark moderately saturated yellow sitting at 53° 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 #2A2818
- f9f9f5
- e8e6d7
- d7d4ba
- c6c19c
- b5af7e
- a49c60
- 87814e
- 6a643d
- 4c482c
- 2e2c1a
- 100f09
Color schemes using #2A2818
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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#2A2818 FAQ
What color is #2A2818?
#2A2818 is a shade of ebony in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 27% saturation and 13% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2A2818?
#2A2818 is rgb(42, 40, 24) in RGB, hsl(53, 27%, 13%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 43%, 84%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2A2818?
White text on this background reaches 14.84:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.42:1.
What colors go well with #2A2818?
Its direct complement is #181A2A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #18232A and #1F182A gives you contrast without the vibration.