analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#421A1A — Ebony
#421A1A is a dark moderately saturated red sitting at 0° 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 #421A1A
- fbf4f4
- edd3d3
- e0b1b1
- d38f8f
- c56e6e
- b84c4c
- 983d3d
- 772f2f
- 552222
- 341515
- 120707
Color schemes using #421A1A
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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#421A1A FAQ
What color is #421A1A?
#421A1A is a shade of ebony in the red family. It has a hue of 0 degrees, 43% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #421A1A?
#421A1A is rgb(66, 26, 26) in RGB, hsl(0, 43%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 61%, 61%, 74%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #421A1A?
White text on this background reaches 15.06:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.39:1.
What colors go well with #421A1A?
Its direct complement is #1A4242. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1A422E and #1A2E42 gives you contrast without the vibration.