analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#421B1A — Ebony
#421B1A is a dark moderately saturated red sitting at 2° 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 #421B1A
- fbf4f4
- edd3d3
- e0b3b1
- d3928f
- c5716e
- b8504c
- 98403d
- 77322f
- 552422
- 341615
- 120807
Color schemes using #421B1A
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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#421B1A FAQ
What color is #421B1A?
#421B1A is a shade of ebony in the red family. It has a hue of 2 degrees, 43% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #421B1A?
#421B1A is rgb(66, 27, 26) in RGB, hsl(2, 43%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 59%, 61%, 74%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #421B1A?
White text on this background reaches 14.96:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.4:1.
What colors go well with #421B1A?
Its direct complement is #1A4042. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1A422F and #1A2D42 gives you contrast without the vibration.