Information about #2C0137 color

#2C0137 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2C0137 is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Full Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(44, 1, 55) (17.3% red, 0.4% green, 21.6% blue), or CMYK 4 / 21 / 0 / 78 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2C0137 is a maximally vivid electric magenta 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 almost identical to Very Dark Purple (#2A0134). Nearby in the Register you will also find Midnight Purple (#280137) and Jacaranda (#2E0329).

The recipe behind #2C0137 is rgb(44, 1, 55), with blue as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 18.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.2:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:78), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #2C0137 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2C0137 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#2C0137 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 #2C0137

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

Jacaranda color link
Jacaranda

#2E0329

Aubergine color link
Aubergine

#3D0734

Dark Plum color link
Dark Plum

#3F012C

Tolopea color link
Tolopea

#1B0245

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Toledo color link
Toledo

#3A0020

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C0137
  • RGB44, 1, 55
  • CMYK4, 21, 0, 78
  • CSSrgb(44, 1, 55)
  • HSL288°, 96%, 11%
  • HSL Precise287.778°, 96.429%, 10.98%
  • HSV288°, 98%, 22%
  • HSB288°, 98%, 22%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.004
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.004, 0.216)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.004, 0.216, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.004, 0.216)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB0.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2C0137
  • DECIMAL ID2883895
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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