analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2B221E — Ebony
#2B221E is a dark desaturated brown sitting at 18° 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.
#2b221e
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Tints and shades of #2B221E
- f9f7f6
- e5deda
- d2c5bf
- bfaba3
- ac9287
- 99796c
- 7e6357
- 624d44
- 463731
- 2b221e
- 0f0c0a
Color schemes using #2B221E
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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#2B221E FAQ
What color is #2B221E?
#2B221E is a shade of ebony in the brown family. It has a hue of 18 degrees, 18% saturation and 14% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2B221E?
#2B221E is rgb(43, 34, 30) in RGB, hsl(18, 18%, 14%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 21%, 30%, 83%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2B221E?
White text on this background reaches 15.55:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.35:1.
What colors go well with #2B221E?
Its direct complement is #1D262A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1D2A28 and #1D202A gives you contrast without the vibration.