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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2E230A — Ebony
#2E230A is a dark saturated black 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 #2E230A
- fcf9f2
- f4e8cc
- ebd6a6
- e3c57f
- dab359
- d2a232
- af8626
- 88681e
- 624b15
- 3b2d0d
- 151005
Color schemes using #2E230A
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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#2E230A FAQ
What color is #2E230A?
#2E230A is a shade of ebony in the black family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 64% saturation and 11% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #2E230A?
#2E230A is rgb(46, 35, 10) in RGB, hsl(42, 64%, 11%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 24%, 78%, 82%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2E230A?
White text on this background reaches 15.43:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.36:1.
What colors go well with #2E230A?
Its direct complement is #0A152E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0A272E and #110A2E gives you contrast without the vibration.