analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#42251A — Ebony
#42251A is a dark moderately saturated brown sitting at 17° 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 #42251A
- fbf6f4
- eddad3
- e0beb1
- d3a28f
- c5876e
- b86b4c
- 98573d
- 77442f
- 553122
- 341d15
- 120a07
Color schemes using #42251A
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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#42251A FAQ
What color is #42251A?
#42251A is a shade of ebony in the brown family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 43% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #42251A?
#42251A is rgb(66, 37, 26) in RGB, hsl(17, 43%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 44%, 61%, 74%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #42251A?
White text on this background reaches 13.9:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.51:1.
What colors go well with #42251A?
Its direct complement is #1A3642. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1A4239 and #1A2342 gives you contrast without the vibration.