Information about #2A0307 color

#2A0307 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2A0307 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Very Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(42, 3, 7) — 16.5% red, 1.2% green, 2.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 15 / 14 / 84. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #2A0307 reads as a intensely saturated red and lives deep in the shadows. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Sepia Black (#2B0202). Nearby in the Register you will also find Root Beer (#290E05) and Very Dark Brown (#1D0200).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(42, 3, 7)), which gives #2A0307 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2A0307 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 18.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.1:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:84), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #2A0307 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#2A0307 color variations

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#2A0307 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 #2A0307

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

#2A0307 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A0307
  • RGB42, 3, 7
  • CMYK0, 15, 14, 84
  • HSL354°, 87%, 9%
  • HSL Precise353.846°, 86.667%, 8.824%
  • HSV354°, 93%, 16%
  • HSB354°, 93%, 16%
  • HEX ID2A0307
  • DECIMAL ID2753287
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Dark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB1.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB2.7%
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