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#4B140C — Ebony

#4B140C is a dark 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 #4B140C

Color schemes using #4B140C

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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#4B140C FAQ

What color is #4B140C?

#4B140C is a shade of ebony in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 72% saturation and 17% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #4B140C?

#4B140C is rgb(75, 20, 12) in RGB, hsl(8, 72%, 17%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 73%, 84%, 71%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #4B140C?

White text on this background reaches 14.95:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.4:1.

What colors go well with #4B140C?

Its direct complement is #0C424B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0C4B34 and #0C234B gives you contrast without the vibration.