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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3E231D — Ebony
#3E231D is a dark moderately saturated brown sitting at 11° 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 #3E231D
- faf6f5
- ebd9d5
- dcbcb5
- cd9f95
- be8275
- af6655
- 915244
- 714035
- 512e26
- 311c17
- 110a08
Color schemes using #3E231D
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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#3E231D FAQ
What color is #3E231D?
#3E231D is a shade of ebony in the brown family. It has a hue of 11 degrees, 36% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3E231D?
#3E231D is rgb(62, 35, 29) in RGB, hsl(11, 36%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 44%, 53%, 76%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3E231D?
White text on this background reaches 14.35:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.46:1.
What colors go well with #3E231D?
Its direct complement is #1D383E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1D3E34 and #1D283E gives you contrast without the vibration.