Information about #2B1D3E color

#2B1D3E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2B1D3E belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(43, 29, 62) (16.9% red, 11.4% green, 24.3% blue), or CMYK 7 / 13 / 0 / 76 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A softly balanced violet, #2B1D3E leans clearly toward the dark side. Designers typically reach for tones like this for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Blackcurrant (#2E183B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Sonic Boom (#252042) and Bullitt (#27253C).

In RGB terms — rgb(43, 29, 62) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2B1D3E: 15.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.3:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:76) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #2B1D3E is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#2B1D3E color variations

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#2B1D3E 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 #2B1D3E

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

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Sonic Boom color link
Sonic Boom

#252042

Bullitt color link
Bullitt

#27253C

Violet Noir color link
Violet Noir

#2E1F47

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Ebony Clay color link
Ebony Clay

#26283B

Surfs Up color link
Surfs Up

#1F2142

Upstage color link
Upstage

#332033

#2B1D3E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B1D3E
  • RGB43, 29, 62
  • CMYK7, 13, 0, 76
  • CSSrgb(43, 29, 62)
  • HSL265°, 36%, 18%
  • HSL Precise265.455°, 36.264%, 17.843%
  • HSV265°, 53%, 24%
  • HSB265°, 53%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • GLSLvec3(0.169, 0.114, 0.243)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.169, 0.114, 0.243, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.169, 0.114, 0.243)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2B1D3E
  • DECIMAL ID2825534
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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