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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#481F19 — Ebony
#481F19 is a dark moderately saturated red sitting at 8° 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 #481F19
- fbf5f4
- efd5d1
- e3b5ae
- d6968c
- ca7669
- be5646
- 9e4537
- 7b362b
- 58271f
- 361713
- 130807
Color schemes using #481F19
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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#481F19 FAQ
What color is #481F19?
#481F19 is a shade of ebony in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 48% saturation and 19% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #481F19?
#481F19 is rgb(72, 31, 25) in RGB, hsl(8, 48%, 19%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 57%, 65%, 72%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #481F19?
White text on this background reaches 14.14:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.49:1.
What colors go well with #481F19?
Its direct complement is #194248. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #194837 and #192A48 gives you contrast without the vibration.