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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2B152D — Ebony
#2B152D is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 295° 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 #2B152D
- faf5fa
- e9d5eb
- d9b5dc
- c895cd
- b875be
- a855af
- 8b4491
- 6c3571
- 4e2651
- 2f1731
- 110811
Color schemes using #2B152D
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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#2B152D FAQ
What color is #2B152D?
#2B152D is a shade of ebony in the purple family. It has a hue of 295 degrees, 36% saturation and 13% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2B152D?
#2B152D is rgb(43, 21, 45) in RGB, hsl(295, 36%, 13%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 53%, 0%, 82%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2B152D?
White text on this background reaches 16.83:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.25:1.
What colors go well with #2B152D?
Its direct complement is #172D15. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #232D15 and #152D1F gives you contrast without the vibration.