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Ebony
Ebony
#555D50Click to copy
Ebony Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(85, 93, 80)Copy
HSLhsl(97, 8%, 34%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(97, 14%, 36%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(9%, 0%, 14%, 64%)Copy
Ebony Color Schemes
Complementary
#555D50
Click to copy#58505D
Click to copyAnalogous
#5C5D50
Click to copy#505D52
Click to copySplit Complementary
#52505D
Click to copy#5D505C
Click to copyMonochromatic
#555D50
Click to copy#8A8A8A
Click to copy#BDBDBD
Click to copy#232621
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyEbony WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
6.85 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.07 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
6.28 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.85 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Ebony Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Ebony Color Introduction
Definition
Ebony (HEX #555D50) has the RGB value rgb(85, 93, 80), the HSL value hsl(97°, 8%, 34%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(9%, 0%, 14%, 64%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Ebony is #58505D, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #5C5D50 and #505D52 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#52505D, #5D505C) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Ebony uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Ebony has a contrast ratio of 6.85:1 against white and 3.07:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
Color Characteristics
Gray offers an exceptionally rich range of lightness levels, from silver to charcoal, each with its own character; it is a core color in modern minimalist design and industrial style. Specifically, Ebony has a lightness of 34% and a saturation of 8%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, it contains almost no chromatic content, giving it a restrained, understated character that makes it ideal for creating a premium feel and a sense of space. In a word: A dense texture.
Color Psychology
Psychologically, gray stands for balance and restraint. Used well it creates a refined, calm atmosphere, but in large areas it can also feel dull and needs lightness variation to keep it lively. For this reason Ebony tends to leave a first impression of being calm and restrained in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Gray is commonly used for secondary text, dividers, disabled states and card backgrounds — an indispensable structural color for building interface hierarchy. In real projects, Ebony is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Gray”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Ebony Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.