Information about #2B2541 color

#2B2541 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#2B2541 falls into the Blue Color Family — Mild Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(43, 37, 65) — 16.9% red, 14.5% green, 25.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 9 / 11 / 0 / 75. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2B2541 is a mildly saturated blue that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Valhalla (#2A2B41). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bullitt (#27253C) and Sonic Boom (#252042).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(43, 37, 65)), which gives #2B2541 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.5:1 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.

#2B2541 color variations

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#2B2541 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 #2B2541

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

Valhalla color link
Valhalla

#2A2B41

Bullitt color link
Bullitt

#27253C

Sonic Boom color link
Sonic Boom

#252042

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Ebony Clay color link
Ebony Clay

#26283B

Quarterback color link
Quarterback

#282B3C

Violet Noir color link
Violet Noir

#2E1F47

Black Rock color link
Black Rock

#2C2D3C

Tornado color link
Tornado

#272D3C

Crater Smoke color link
Crater Smoke

#2F2E3A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B2541
  • RGB43, 37, 65
  • CMYK9, 11, 0, 75
  • CSSrgb(43, 37, 65)
  • HSL253°, 27%, 20%
  • HSL Precise252.857°, 27.451%, 20%
  • HSV253°, 43%, 25%
  • HSB253°, 43%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.255
  • GLSLvec3(0.169, 0.145, 0.255)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.169, 0.145, 0.255, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.169, 0.145, 0.255)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.5%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2B2541
  • DECIMAL ID2827585
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01