Information about #2B0C2B color

#2B0C2B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2B0C2B belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(43, 12, 43) (16.9% red, 4.7% green, 16.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 12 / 0 / 83 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A confidently colored electric magenta, #2B0C2B leans clearly toward the dark side. Designers typically reach for tones like this for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Jacaranda (#2E0329). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Hollow Plum (#2A1624) and Very Dark Purple (#2A0134).

The recipe behind #2B0C2B is rgb(43, 12, 43), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2B0C2B: 17.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.2:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:83), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #2B0C2B is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#2B0C2B color variations

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#2B0C2B 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 #2B0C2B

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

Cocktail color link
Cocktail

#2F1D25

Montana color link
Montana

#291E30

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Aubergine color link
Aubergine

#3D0734

#2B0C2B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B0C2B
  • RGB43, 12, 43
  • CMYK0, 12, 0, 83
  • HSL300°, 56%, 11%
  • HSL Precise300°, 56.364%, 10.784%
  • HSV300°, 72%, 17%
  • HSB300°, 72%, 17%
  • HEX ID2B0C2B
  • DECIMAL ID2821163
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB4.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
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