analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2B2803 — Ebony
#2B2803 is a dark saturated black sitting at 56° 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.
#2b2803
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #2B2803
- fefdf1
- fbf7c5
- f8f299
- f5ec6d
- f2e641
- efe015
- c7bb0e
- 9b920b
- 706908
- 444005
- 181602
Color schemes using #2B2803
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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#2B2803 FAQ
What color is #2B2803?
#2B2803 is a shade of ebony in the black family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 87% saturation and 9% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #2B2803?
#2B2803 is rgb(43, 40, 3) in RGB, hsl(56, 87%, 9%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 93%, 83%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2B2803?
White text on this background reaches 14.92:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.41:1.
What colors go well with #2B2803?
Its direct complement is #03062B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #031A2B and #14032B gives you contrast without the vibration.