Information about #2F0278 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2F0278 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(47, 2, 120) (18.4% red, 0.8% green, 47.1% blue), or CMYK 29 / 46 / 0 / 53 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2F0278 presents itself as a maximally vivid twilight violet — one 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 almost identical to ACE Blue (#290177). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rockies Purple (#33006F) and Christalle (#33036B).

The recipe behind #2F0278 is rgb(47, 2, 120), with blue as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2F0278: 15.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.4:1 for black. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #2F0278 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#2F0278 color variations

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#2F0278 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 #2F0278

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

ACE Blue color link
ACE Blue

#290177

Christalle color link
Christalle

#33036B

Deep Violet color link
Deep Violet

#330066

Royal Navy color link
Royal Navy

#1A0076

PHCH color link
PHCH

#201173

Pixie Powder color link
Pixie Powder

#391285

Elvin color link
Elvin

#2A128A

Royal Violet color link
Royal Violet

#3F1979

Indigo color link
Indigo

#4B0082

#2F0278 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F0278
  • RGB47, 2, 120
  • CMYK29, 46, 0, 53
  • HSL263°, 97%, 24%
  • HSL Precise262.881°, 96.721%, 23.922%
  • HSV263°, 98%, 47%
  • HSB263°, 98%, 47%
  • HEX ID2F0278
  • DECIMAL ID3080824
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB0.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB47.1%
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