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#46161E — Ebony

#46161E is a dark moderately saturated red sitting at 350° 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 #46161E

Color schemes using #46161E

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#46161E FAQ

What color is #46161E?

#46161E is a shade of ebony in the red family. It has a hue of 350 degrees, 52% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #46161E?

#46161E is rgb(70, 22, 30) in RGB, hsl(350, 52%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 69%, 57%, 73%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #46161E?

White text on this background reaches 15.07:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.39:1.

What colors go well with #46161E?

Its direct complement is #16463E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #164626 and #163646 gives you contrast without the vibration.