Information about #2D143D color

#2D143D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2D143D belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(45, 20, 61) — 17.6% red, 7.8% green, 23.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 6 / 16 / 0 / 76. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2D143D is a clearly saturated blue-purple violet that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Blackcurrant (#2E183B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dark Purple (#301934) and Violet Noir (#2E1F47).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(45, 20, 61)), which gives #2D143D its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2D143D: 16.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.3:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:76), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2D143D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2D143D color variations

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#2D143D 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 #2D143D

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

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Violet Noir color link
Violet Noir

#2E1F47

Sonic Boom color link
Sonic Boom

#252042

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Upstage color link
Upstage

#332033

Montana color link
Montana

#291E30

Bullitt color link
Bullitt

#27253C

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2D143D
  • RGB45, 20, 61
  • CMYK6, 16, 0, 76
  • CSSrgb(45, 20, 61)
  • HSL277°, 51%, 16%
  • HSL Precise276.585°, 50.617%, 15.882%
  • HSV277°, 67%, 24%
  • HSB277°, 67%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.078
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • GLSLvec3(0.176, 0.078, 0.239)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.176, 0.078, 0.239, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.176, 0.078, 0.239)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB7.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.9%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2D143D
  • DECIMAL ID2954301
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01