Information about #2A0821 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2A0821 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(42, 8, 33) — 16.5% red, 3.1% green, 12.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 13 / 4 / 84. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2A0821 is a strongly colored romantic rose that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Jacaranda (#2E0329). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Vandalista (#310C16) and Hollow Plum (#2A1624).

In RGB terms — rgb(42, 8, 33) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2A0821: 18.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.2:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:84) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #2A0821 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2A0821 color variations

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#2A0821 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 #2A0821

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

Jacaranda color link
Jacaranda

#2E0329

Vandalista color link
Vandalista

#310C16

Hollow Plum color link
Hollow Plum

#2A1624

Brown-Mallee color link
Brown-Mallee

#211216

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

Toledo color link
Toledo

#3A0020

Aida color link
Aida

#271615

Tamarind color link
Tamarind

#341515

#2A0821 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A0821
  • RGB42, 8, 33
  • CMYK0, 13, 4, 84
  • HSL316°, 68%, 10%
  • HSL Precise315.882°, 68%, 9.804%
  • HSV316°, 81%, 16%
  • HSB316°, 81%, 16%
  • HEX ID2A0821
  • DECIMAL ID2754593
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB3.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
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