Information about #201B2A color

#201B2A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #201B2A belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(32, 27, 42) (12.5% red, 10.6% green, 16.5% blue), or CMYK 4 / 6 / 0 / 84 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#201B2A presents itself as a softly toned twilight violet — one 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 almost identical to Daytona (#1E222C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Coarse Wool (#181B26) and Raisin Black (#242124).

In RGB terms — rgb(32, 27, 42) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #201B2A: 16.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.3:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:84) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #201B2A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#201B2A color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#201B2A 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 #201B2A

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

Daytona color link
Daytona

#1E222C

Coarse Wool color link
Coarse Wool

#181B26

Raisin Black color link
Raisin Black

#242124

Elderberry color link
Elderberry

#17182B

Plock Gray color link
Plock Gray

#232224

Montana color link
Montana

#291E30

Blackjack color link
Blackjack

#1D2020

Nite Life color link
Nite Life

#1D2134

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#201B2A
  • RGB32, 27, 42
  • CMYK4, 6, 0, 84
  • CSSrgb(32, 27, 42)
  • HSL260°, 22%, 14%
  • HSL Precise260°, 21.739%, 13.529%
  • HSV260°, 36%, 16%
  • HSB260°, 36%, 16%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.125
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • GLSLvec3(0.125, 0.106, 0.165)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.125, 0.106, 0.165, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.125, 0.106, 0.165)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB12.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID201B2A
  • DECIMAL ID2104106
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01