Starting color

Ebony

#555D50 · rgb(85, 93, 80) · hsl(97, 8%, 34%)

Complementary colors

#555e50 · #58505e

Analogous colors

#5c5e50 · #555e50 · #505e51

Triadic colors

#555e50 · #50555e · #5e5055

Split-complementary colors

#555e50 · #51505e · #5e505c

Tetradic colors

#555e50 · #505c5e · #58505e · #5e5150

Monochromatic colors

#262923 · #50584b · #7d8a75 · #acb4a7 · #d8dcd6

Ready-made palettes with Ebony

Complementary palette

The base color paired with its opposite on the wheel for maximum contrast, plus two neutrals and a soft tint.

#555D50 · #58505e · #969696 · #f4f4f5 · #18181b

Analogous palette

Neighboring hues on the color wheel create a calm, cohesive scheme with a light tint and a deep shade.

#5c5e50 · #555D50 · #505e51 · #969696 · #171915

Triadic palette

Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a bold, balanced palette anchored by two neutrals.

#555D50 · #50555e · #5e5055 · #f4f4f5 · #18181b

Monochromatic palette

A single hue stepped from light to dark for a clean, elegant and foolproof palette.

#f5f6f4 · #bbc2b7 · #808c78 · #495044 · #0f110e

If you are wondering what colors go with Ebony, start with its opposite on the wheel — a complementary #58505e — then soften the pairing with the analogous, triadic and monochromatic schemes above.

Frequently asked questions

Ebony's complementary color is #58505e. Analogous neighbors, triadic accents and monochromatic tints of the same hue all pair naturally with it too.

Must-know facts

  • Every swatch row is a complete scheme you can copy straight into CSS.
  • The color wheel can regenerate these harmonies for any base you like.

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