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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#421C1A — Ebony
#421C1A is a dark moderately saturated red sitting at 3° 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 #421C1A
- fbf4f4
- edd4d3
- e0b3b1
- d3938f
- c5726e
- b8524c
- 98413d
- 77332f
- 552522
- 341615
- 120807
Color schemes using #421C1A
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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#421C1A FAQ
What color is #421C1A?
#421C1A is a shade of ebony in the red family. It has a hue of 3 degrees, 43% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #421C1A?
#421C1A is rgb(66, 28, 26) in RGB, hsl(3, 43%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 58%, 61%, 74%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #421C1A?
White text on this background reaches 14.87:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.41:1.
What colors go well with #421C1A?
Its direct complement is #1A4042. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1A4230 and #1A2C42 gives you contrast without the vibration.