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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#501620 — Ebony
#501620 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 #501620
- fcf3f4
- f2ced4
- e8a9b4
- dd8493
- d36073
- c93b53
- a72e42
- 832434
- 5e1a25
- 391016
- 140508
Color schemes using #501620
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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#501620 FAQ
What color is #501620?
#501620 is a shade of ebony in the red family. It has a hue of 350 degrees, 57% saturation and 20% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #501620?
#501620 is rgb(80, 22, 32) in RGB, hsl(350, 57%, 20%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 72%, 60%, 69%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #501620?
White text on this background reaches 14.22:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.48:1.
What colors go well with #501620?
Its direct complement is #165046. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #165029 and #163D50 gives you contrast without the vibration.