analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2B261A — Ebony
#2B261A is a dark moderately saturated brown sitting at 42° 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 #2B261A
- f9f8f5
- e8e3d8
- d6cebb
- c4b99d
- b3a480
- a18f63
- 857550
- 685b3e
- 4b422d
- 2d281b
- 100e0a
Color schemes using #2B261A
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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#2B261A FAQ
What color is #2B261A?
#2B261A is a shade of ebony in the brown family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 25% saturation and 14% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2B261A?
#2B261A is rgb(43, 38, 26) in RGB, hsl(42, 25%, 14%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 40%, 83%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2B261A?
White text on this background reaches 15.06:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.39:1.
What colors go well with #2B261A?
Its direct complement is #1B202D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1B292D and #1E1B2D gives you contrast without the vibration.