Information about #2A1426 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#2A1426 falls into the Magenta Color Family — Mild Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(42, 20, 38) — 16.5% red, 7.8% green, 14.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 9 / 2 / 84. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2A1426 presents itself as a mildly saturated magenta — one that stays on the darker end of the scale. 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 Hollow Plum (#2A1624). Slightly further away sit Cocktail (#2F1D25) and Loyal (#28191D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(42, 20, 38)), which gives #2A1426 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 17.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.2:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:84), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2A1426 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2A1426 color variations

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#2A1426 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 #2A1426

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

Cocktail color link
Cocktail

#2F1D25

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Montana color link
Montana

#291E30

Raisin Black color link
Raisin Black

#242124

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Spitfire color link
Spitfire

#381921

Plock Gray color link
Plock Gray

#232224

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

#2A1426 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A1426
  • RGB42, 20, 38
  • CMYK0, 9, 2, 84
  • HSL311°, 35%, 12%
  • HSL Precise310.909°, 35.484%, 12.157%
  • HSV311°, 52%, 16%
  • HSB311°, 52%, 16%
  • HEX ID2A1426
  • DECIMAL ID2757670
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB7.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.9%
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