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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2C152D — Ebony
#2C152D is a dark moderately saturated purple sitting at 298° 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 #2C152D
- faf5fa
- ead5eb
- dbb5dc
- cb95cd
- bc75be
- ac55af
- 8e4491
- 6f3571
- 502651
- 301731
- 110811
Color schemes using #2C152D
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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#2C152D FAQ
What color is #2C152D?
#2C152D is a shade of ebony in the purple family. It has a hue of 298 degrees, 36% saturation and 13% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2C152D?
#2C152D is rgb(44, 21, 45) in RGB, hsl(298, 36%, 13%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 53%, 0%, 82%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2C152D?
White text on this background reaches 16.77:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.25:1.
What colors go well with #2C152D?
Its direct complement is #162D15. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #222D15 and #152D20 gives you contrast without the vibration.