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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#481919 — Ebony
#481919 is a dark moderately saturated red sitting at 0° 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 #481919
- fbf4f4
- efd1d1
- e3aeae
- d68c8c
- ca6969
- be4646
- 9e3737
- 7b2b2b
- 581f1f
- 361313
- 130707
Color schemes using #481919
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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#481919 FAQ
What color is #481919?
#481919 is a shade of ebony in the red family. It has a hue of 0 degrees, 48% saturation and 19% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #481919?
#481919 is rgb(72, 25, 25) in RGB, hsl(0, 48%, 19%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 65%, 65%, 72%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #481919?
White text on this background reaches 14.7:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.43:1.
What colors go well with #481919?
Its direct complement is #194848. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #194830 and #193048 gives you contrast without the vibration.