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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#36241D — Ebony
#36241D is a dark moderately saturated brown sitting at 17° 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 #36241D
- faf6f5
- e9dcd7
- d9c1b8
- c8a79a
- b88c7b
- a8725d
- 8b5d4b
- 6c483a
- 4e342a
- 2f2019
- 110b09
Color schemes using #36241D
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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#36241D FAQ
What color is #36241D?
#36241D is a shade of ebony in the brown family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 30% saturation and 16% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #36241D?
#36241D is rgb(54, 36, 29) in RGB, hsl(17, 30%, 16%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 33%, 46%, 79%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #36241D?
White text on this background reaches 14.72:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.43:1.
What colors go well with #36241D?
Its direct complement is #1D2E35. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1D3530 and #1D2235 gives you contrast without the vibration.