Information about #2B1D3F color

#2B1D3F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2B1D3F is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(43, 29, 63) (16.9% red, 11.4% green, 24.7% blue), or CMYK 8 / 13 / 0 / 75 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #2B1D3F reads as a mildly saturated violet and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Blackcurrant (#2E183B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Sonic Boom (#252042) and Violet Noir (#2E1F47).

In RGB terms — rgb(43, 29, 63) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 15.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:75), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#2B1D3F color variations

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#2B1D3F 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 #2B1D3F

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

Violet Noir color link
Violet Noir

#2E1F47

Bullitt color link
Bullitt

#27253C

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Ebony Clay color link
Ebony Clay

#26283B

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Surfs Up color link
Surfs Up

#1F2142

Valhalla color link
Valhalla

#2A2B41

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B1D3F
  • RGB43, 29, 63
  • CMYK8, 13, 0, 75
  • CSSrgb(43, 29, 63)
  • HSL265°, 37%, 18%
  • HSL Precise264.706°, 36.957%, 18.039%
  • HSV265°, 54%, 25%
  • HSB265°, 54%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • GLSLvec3(0.169, 0.114, 0.247)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.169, 0.114, 0.247, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.169, 0.114, 0.247)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.7%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2B1D3F
  • DECIMAL ID2825535
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01