Information about #20151E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #20151E belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(32, 21, 30) (12.5% red, 8.2% green, 11.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 4 / 1 / 87 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#20151E presents itself as a softly toned purple-pink magenta — one that stays on the darker end of the scale. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Very Dark Magenta (#1D111D). Slightly further away sit Magentaish Black (#1D1A1D) and Reddish Brownish Black (#1D1A1A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(32, 21, 30)), which gives #20151E its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #20151E: 17.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.2:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:87), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#20151E color variations

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#20151E color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #20151E

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#20151E
  • RGB32, 21, 30
  • CMYK0, 4, 1, 87
  • HSL311°, 21%, 10%
  • HSL Precise310.909°, 20.755%, 10.392%
  • HSV311°, 34%, 13%
  • HSB311°, 34%, 13%
  • HEX ID20151E
  • DECIMAL ID2102558
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB12.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.8%
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