Information about #2C1439 color

#2C1439 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2C1439 is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(44, 20, 57) (17.3% red, 7.8% green, 22.4% blue), or CMYK 5 / 15 / 0 / 78 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2C1439 is a pleasantly vivid violet that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Blackcurrant (#2E183B). Slightly further away sit Dark Purple (#301934) and Ab Fab (#321B2F).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(44, 20, 57)), which gives #2C1439 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 16.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:78), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2C1439 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2C1439 color variations

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#2C1439 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 #2C1439

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

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Montana color link
Montana

#291E30

Upstage color link
Upstage

#332033

Sonic Boom color link
Sonic Boom

#252042

Violet Noir color link
Violet Noir

#2E1F47

Bullitt color link
Bullitt

#27253C

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Rasputin color link
Rasputin

#2F2735

#2C1439 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C1439
  • RGB44, 20, 57
  • CMYK5, 15, 0, 78
  • CSSrgb(44, 20, 57)
  • HSL279°, 48%, 15%
  • HSL Precise278.919°, 48.052%, 15.098%
  • HSV279°, 65%, 22%
  • HSB279°, 65%, 22%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.078
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.224
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.078, 0.224)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.078, 0.224, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.078, 0.224)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB7.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2C1439
  • DECIMAL ID2888761
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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