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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#48171A — Ebony
#48171A is a dark moderately saturated red sitting at 356° 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 #48171A
- fbf3f4
- f0d0d2
- e5acb0
- da888e
- ce656c
- c3414a
- a2333b
- 7e282e
- 5b1d21
- 371114
- 130607
Color schemes using #48171A
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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#48171A FAQ
What color is #48171A?
#48171A is a shade of ebony in the red family. It has a hue of 356 degrees, 52% saturation and 19% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #48171A?
#48171A is rgb(72, 23, 26) in RGB, hsl(356, 52%, 19%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 68%, 64%, 72%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #48171A?
White text on this background reaches 14.86:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.41:1.
What colors go well with #48171A?
Its direct complement is #174A46. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #174A2D and #17344A gives you contrast without the vibration.