Information about #2A0315 color

#2A0315 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2A0315 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Very Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(42, 3, 21) (16.5% red, 1.2% green, 8.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 8 / 84 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2A0315 presents itself as a pure, full-strength pink-red rose — one that sits very close to black. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Vandalista (#310C16). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Very Deep Rose (#1D000E) and Very Deep Magenta (#1D001D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(42, 3, 21)), which gives #2A0315 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2A0315 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 18.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.1:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:84), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #2A0315 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2A0315 color variations

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#2A0315 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 #2A0315

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

Vandalista color link
Vandalista

#310C16

Brown-Mallee color link
Brown-Mallee

#211216

Sepia Black color link
Sepia Black

#2B0202

Aida color link
Aida

#271615

Root Beer color link
Root Beer

#290E05

Toledo color link
Toledo

#3A0020

Jacaranda color link
Jacaranda

#2E0329

Tamarind color link
Tamarind

#341515

#2A0315 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A0315
  • RGB42, 3, 21
  • CMYK0, 15, 8, 84
  • CSSrgb(42, 3, 21)
  • HSL332°, 87%, 9%
  • HSL Precise332.308°, 86.667%, 8.824%
  • HSV332°, 93%, 16%
  • HSB332°, 93%, 16%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.012
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.012, 0.082)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.012, 0.082, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.012, 0.082)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB1.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Dark
  • HEX ID2A0315
  • DECIMAL ID2753301
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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