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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#451C12 — Ebony
#451C12 is a dark moderately saturated orange sitting at 12° 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 #451C12
- fcf5f3
- f2d5ce
- e9b5a8
- df9583
- d5765e
- cc5638
- a9452c
- 843622
- 5f2718
- 3a170f
- 140805
Color schemes using #451C12
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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#451C12 FAQ
What color is #451C12?
#451C12 is a shade of ebony in the orange family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 59% saturation and 17% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #451C12?
#451C12 is rgb(69, 28, 18) in RGB, hsl(12, 59%, 17%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 59%, 74%, 73%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #451C12?
White text on this background reaches 14.71:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.43:1.
What colors go well with #451C12?
Its direct complement is #123B45. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #124536 and #122145 gives you contrast without the vibration.