Information about #2A1726 color

#2A1726 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2A1726 is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(42, 23, 38) — 16.5% red, 9% green, 14.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 7 / 2 / 84. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A softly balanced electric magenta, #2A1726 carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Hollow Plum (#2A1624). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cocktail (#2F1D25) and Loyal (#28191D).

The recipe behind #2A1726 is rgb(42, 23, 38), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 16.8:1 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. No one has named #2A1726 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2A1726 color variations

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#2A1726 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 #2A1726

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

Hollow Plum color link
Hollow Plum

#2A1624

Cocktail color link
Cocktail

#2F1D25

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

Raisin Black color link
Raisin Black

#242124

Montana color link
Montana

#291E30

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Plock Gray color link
Plock Gray

#232224

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A1726
  • RGB42, 23, 38
  • CMYK0, 7, 2, 84
  • CSSrgb(42, 23, 38)
  • HSL313°, 29%, 13%
  • HSL Precise312.632°, 29.231%, 12.745%
  • HSV313°, 45%, 16%
  • HSB313°, 45%, 16%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.090, 0.149)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.090, 0.149, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.090, 0.149)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.9%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2A1726
  • DECIMAL ID2758438
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01