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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3A261D — Ebony
#3A261D is a dark moderately saturated brown sitting at 19° 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 #3A261D
- faf6f5
- eadcd6
- dac2b6
- cba897
- bb8d78
- ab7359
- 8e5e47
- 6f4938
- 4f3428
- 302018
- 110b09
Color schemes using #3A261D
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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#3A261D FAQ
What color is #3A261D?
#3A261D is a shade of ebony in the brown family. It has a hue of 19 degrees, 33% saturation and 17% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3A261D?
#3A261D is rgb(58, 38, 29) in RGB, hsl(19, 33%, 17%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 34%, 50%, 77%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3A261D?
White text on this background reaches 14.24:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.47:1.
What colors go well with #3A261D?
Its direct complement is #1D313A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1D3A34 and #1D223A gives you contrast without the vibration.