Information about #2A1A2D color

#2A1A2D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2A1A2D is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(42, 26, 45) (16.5% red, 10.2% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 1 / 7 / 0 / 82 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2A1A2D is a moderately toned electric magenta that leans clearly toward the dark side. 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 almost identical to Montana (#291E30). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Ab Fab (#321B2F) and Dark Purple (#301934).

The recipe behind #2A1A2D is rgb(42, 26, 45), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #2A1A2D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 16.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:82) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #2A1A2D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2A1A2D color variations

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#2A1A2D 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 #2A1A2D

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

Montana color link
Montana

#291E30

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Hollow Plum color link
Hollow Plum

#2A1624

Cocktail color link
Cocktail

#2F1D25

Silhouette color link
Silhouette

#2A252C

Upstage color link
Upstage

#332033

Raisin Black color link
Raisin Black

#242124

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A1A2D
  • RGB42, 26, 45
  • CMYK1, 7, 0, 82
  • CSSrgb(42, 26, 45)
  • HSL291°, 27%, 14%
  • HSL Precise290.526°, 26.761%, 13.922%
  • HSV291°, 42%, 18%
  • HSB291°, 42%, 18%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.102, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.102, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.102, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2A1A2D
  • DECIMAL ID2759213
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01