analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2A2A1D — Ebony
#2A2A1D is a dark desaturated yellow sitting at 60° 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 #2A2A1D
- f9f9f6
- e5e5da
- d2d2bf
- bfbfa3
- acac87
- 99996c
- 7e7e57
- 626244
- 464631
- 2b2b1e
- 0f0f0a
Color schemes using #2A2A1D
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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#2A2A1D FAQ
What color is #2A2A1D?
#2A2A1D is a shade of ebony in the yellow family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 18% saturation and 14% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2A2A1D?
#2A2A1D is rgb(42, 42, 29) in RGB, hsl(60, 18%, 14%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 31%, 84%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2A2A1D?
White text on this background reaches 14.51:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.45:1.
What colors go well with #2A2A1D?
Its direct complement is #1D1D2A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1D242A and #241D2A gives you contrast without the vibration.