Information about #2A0A39 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#2A0A39 falls into the Violet Color Family — High Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(42, 10, 57) — 16.5% red, 3.9% green, 22.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 6 / 18 / 0 / 78. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2A0A39 presents itself as a vivid, lively blue-purple violet — one that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Midnight Purple (#280137). Nearby in the Register you will also find Very Dark Purple (#2A0134) and Blackcurrant (#2E183B).

The recipe behind #2A0A39 is rgb(42, 10, 57), with blue as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 17.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.2:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:78) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#2A0A39 color variations

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#2A0A39 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 #2A0A39

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

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Jacaranda color link
Jacaranda

#2E0329

Aubergine color link
Aubergine

#3D0734

Tolopea color link
Tolopea

#1B0245

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Montana color link
Montana

#291E30

Hollow Plum color link
Hollow Plum

#2A1624

#2A0A39 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A0A39
  • RGB42, 10, 57
  • CMYK6, 18, 0, 78
  • HSL281°, 70%, 13%
  • HSL Precise280.851°, 70.149%, 13.137%
  • HSV281°, 82%, 22%
  • HSB281°, 82%, 22%
  • HEX ID2A0A39
  • DECIMAL ID2755129
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB3.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22.4%
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