Information about #2A1F2E color

#2A1F2E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#2A1F2E falls into the Violet Color Family — Low Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(42, 31, 46) — 16.5% red, 12.2% green, 18% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 2 / 6 / 0 / 82. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2A1F2E is a gently muted violet that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Montana (#291E30). Slightly further away sit Bleached Cedar (#2C2133) and Silhouette (#2A252C).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(42, 31, 46)), which gives #2A1F2E its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2A1F2E: 15.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.3:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:82), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #2A1F2E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2A1F2E color variations

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#2A1F2E 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 #2A1F2E

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

Montana color link
Montana

#291E30

Silhouette color link
Silhouette

#2A252C

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Shadowland color link
Shadowland

#26272C

Jaguar color link
Jaguar

#29292F

Upstage color link
Upstage

#332033

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Cocktail color link
Cocktail

#2F1D25

Wine Trail color link
Wine Trail

#27292D

#2A1F2E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A1F2E
  • RGB42, 31, 46
  • CMYK2, 6, 0, 82
  • HSL284°, 19%, 15%
  • HSL Precise284°, 19.481%, 15.098%
  • HSV284°, 33%, 18%
  • HSB284°, 33%, 18%
  • HEX ID2A1F2E
  • DECIMAL ID2760494
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
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