Ebony is a medium-dark, neutral shade in the gray color family, with a neutral feel. Its HEX code is #555D50, which equals rgb(85, 93, 80) in RGB and hsl(97, 8%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C9 M0 Y14 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#555D50 - RGB
85, 93, 80 - HSL
97°, 8%, 34% - CMYK
9, 0, 14, 64 - Family
Gray - Tone
Medium-dark, neutral
About Ebony
Gray shades are neutral and versatile. They provide calm backgrounds, readable text colors and borders, and let brighter accent colors stand out. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.85:1. Its complementary color is #58505E.
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Ebony color codes
| HEX | #555D50 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(85, 93, 80) |
| HSL | hsl(97, 8%, 34%) |
| HSV | 97°, 14%, 36% |
| CMYK | 9%, 0%, 14%, 64% |
| Decimal | 5594448 |
Shades and tints of Ebony
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E3E4E2 - 100
#C6C9C5 - 200
#AAAEA8 - 300
#8E938A - 400
#71786D - 500
#555D50 - 600
#474E43 - 700
#393E35 - 800
#2B2F28 - 900
#1C1F1B - 950
#0E100D
Color harmonies for Ebony
- Complementary
#58505E≈ Neutral Gray 35 - Analogous −30°
#5C5E50≈ Ebony - Analogous +30°
#505E51≈ Ebony - Triadic +120°
#50555E≈ Cool Gray 35 - Triadic +240°
#5E5055≈ Warm Gray 35 - Split 150°
#51505E≈ Cool Gray 35 - Split 210°
#5E505C≈ Neutral Gray 35
Contrast and accessibility of Ebony
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Ebony | Aa | 6.85:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Ebony | Aa | 3.07:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Ebony
background-color: #555D50;color: #555D50;background-color: rgb(85, 93, 80);background-color: hsl(97, 8%, 34%);:root { --color-ebony: #555D50; }class="bg-[#555D50]"Colors similar to Ebony
- Neutral Gray 35
#595959 - Warm Gray 35
#615951 - Deep Dusty Apple
#576845 - Deep Dusty Fern
#536845 - Deep Dusty Spring Bud
#5A6845 - Deep Dusty Leaf
#506845 - Cool Gray 35
#515861 - Deep Dusty Chartreuse
#5E6845 - Deep Dusty Clover
#4C6845 - Deep Dusty Jade
#456850 - Deep Dusty Malachite
#456853 - Deep Dusty Emerald
#45684C
More gray shades
- Gray
#808080 - Light Gray
#D3D3D3 - Pewter
#8B8E92 - Ash Gray
#B2BEB5 - Graphite
#383838 - Onyx
#353839 - Neutral Gray 15
#262626 - Neutral Gray 20
#333333 - Neutral Gray 25
#404040 - Neutral Gray 30
#4C4C4C - Neutral Gray 35
#595959
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Ebony?
The HEX code for Ebony is #555D50.
What is the RGB value of Ebony?
Ebony has an RGB value of 85, 93, 80 (rgb(85, 93, 80)). In HSL it is 97°, 8%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Ebony?
Use white text on Ebony. White text has a contrast ratio of 6.85:1 and black text has 3.07:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Ebony?
The complementary color of Ebony is #58505E. Analogous colors #5C5E50 and #505E51 also pair well.