Information about #2A0C26 color

#2A0C26 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#2A0C26 falls into the Magenta Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(42, 12, 38) — 16.5% red, 4.7% green, 14.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 12 / 2 / 84. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2A0C26 is a clearly saturated purple-pink magenta 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 very close to Hollow Plum (#2A1624). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Jacaranda (#2E0329) and Loyal (#28191D).

The recipe behind #2A0C26 is rgb(42, 12, 38), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2A0C26: 17.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.2:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:84), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2A0C26 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2A0C26 color variations

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#2A0C26 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 #2A0C26

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

Hollow Plum color link
Hollow Plum

#2A1624

Jacaranda color link
Jacaranda

#2E0329

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

Vandalista color link
Vandalista

#310C16

Cocktail color link
Cocktail

#2F1D25

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Brown-Mallee color link
Brown-Mallee

#211216

Spitfire color link
Spitfire

#381921

Aida color link
Aida

#271615

#2A0C26 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A0C26
  • RGB42, 12, 38
  • CMYK0, 12, 2, 84
  • HSL308°, 56%, 11%
  • HSL Precise308°, 55.556%, 10.588%
  • HSV308°, 71%, 16%
  • HSB308°, 71%, 16%
  • HEX ID2A0C26
  • DECIMAL ID2755622
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB4.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.9%
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