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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#42201A — Ebony
#42201A is a dark moderately saturated red sitting at 9° 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 #42201A
- fbf5f4
- edd7d3
- e0b8b1
- d3998f
- c57b6e
- b85c4c
- 984b3d
- 773a2f
- 552a22
- 341915
- 120907
Color schemes using #42201A
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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#42201A FAQ
What color is #42201A?
#42201A is a shade of ebony in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 43% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #42201A?
#42201A is rgb(66, 32, 26) in RGB, hsl(9, 43%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 52%, 61%, 74%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #42201A?
White text on this background reaches 14.45:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.45:1.
What colors go well with #42201A?
Its direct complement is #1A3C42. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1A4234 and #1A2842 gives you contrast without the vibration.