Information about #2A0B2D color

#2A0B2D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2A0B2D belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(42, 11, 45) (16.5% red, 4.3% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 1 / 13 / 0 / 82 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2A0B2D presents itself as a vivid, lively purple-pink magenta — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Jacaranda (#2E0329). Nearby in the Register you will also find Very Dark Purple (#2A0134) and Hollow Plum (#2A1624).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(42, 11, 45)), which gives #2A0B2D its character. If you plan to put text on a #2A0B2D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 17.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.2:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:82) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #2A0B2D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#2A0B2D color variations

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#2A0B2D 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 #2A0B2D

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

Hollow Plum color link
Hollow Plum

#2A1624

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Montana color link
Montana

#291E30

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Cocktail color link
Cocktail

#2F1D25

Aubergine color link
Aubergine

#3D0734

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

#2A0B2D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A0B2D
  • RGB42, 11, 45
  • CMYK1, 13, 0, 82
  • HSL295°, 61%, 11%
  • HSL Precise294.706°, 60.714%, 10.98%
  • HSV295°, 76%, 18%
  • HSB295°, 76%, 18%
  • HEX ID2A0B2D
  • DECIMAL ID2755373
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB4.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
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