Information about #2A0B28 color

#2A0B28 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#2A0B28 falls into the Magenta Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(42, 11, 40) — 16.5% red, 4.3% green, 15.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 12 / 1 / 84. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2A0B28 presents itself as a pleasantly vivid magenta — one that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Jacaranda (#2E0329). Slightly further away sit Hollow Plum (#2A1624) and Very Dark Purple (#2A0134).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(42, 11, 40)), which gives #2A0B28 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 17.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.2:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:84), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2A0B28 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2A0B28 color variations

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

#2A0B28 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 #2A0B28

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

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

Cocktail color link
Cocktail

#2F1D25

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Vandalista color link
Vandalista

#310C16

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Montana color link
Montana

#291E30

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A0B28
  • RGB42, 11, 40
  • CMYK0, 12, 1, 84
  • CSSrgb(42, 11, 40)
  • HSL304°, 58%, 10%
  • HSL Precise303.871°, 58.491%, 10.392%
  • HSV304°, 74%, 16%
  • HSB304°, 74%, 16%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.043
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.043, 0.157)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.043, 0.157, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.043, 0.157)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB4.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.7%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2A0B28
  • DECIMAL ID2755368
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01