Information about #2C1C3B color

#2C1C3B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2C1C3B belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(44, 28, 59) (17.3% red, 11% green, 23.1% blue), or CMYK 6 / 12 / 0 / 77 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A softly balanced twilight violet, #2C1C3B carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Blackcurrant (#2E183B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Purple (#301934) and Bleached Cedar (#2C2133).

The recipe behind #2C1C3B is rgb(44, 28, 59), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #2C1C3B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 15.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:77), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2C1C3B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2C1C3B color variations

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#2C1C3B 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 #2C1C3B

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

Bullitt color link
Bullitt

#27253C

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Sonic Boom color link
Sonic Boom

#252042

Upstage color link
Upstage

#332033

Montana color link
Montana

#291E30

Violet Noir color link
Violet Noir

#2E1F47

Rasputin color link
Rasputin

#2F2735

Ebony Clay color link
Ebony Clay

#26283B

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C1C3B
  • RGB44, 28, 59
  • CMYK6, 12, 0, 77
  • CSSrgb(44, 28, 59)
  • HSL271°, 36%, 17%
  • HSL Precise270.968°, 35.632%, 17.059%
  • HSV271°, 53%, 23%
  • HSB271°, 53%, 23%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.110, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.110, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.110, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2C1C3B
  • DECIMAL ID2890811
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01