Information about #2D2831 color

#2D2831 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2D2831 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(45, 40, 49) (17.6% red, 15.7% green, 19.2% blue), or CMYK 2 / 4 / 0 / 81 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2D2831 presents itself as a softly toned blue-purple violet — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Bastille (#2C2C32). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Double Revolver (#29272F) and Haiti (#2C2A35).

The recipe behind #2D2831 is rgb(45, 40, 49), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #2D2831 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 14.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:81), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #2D2831 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2D2831 color variations

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

#2D2831 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#ABA1B2

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#D5D0D8

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White

#FFFFFF

#2D2831 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#231F26

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#1A171C

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#110F13

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#080709

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Black

#000000

#2D2831 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#3C3740

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#4D4851

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Grey

#808080

#2D2831 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#2F272C

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#28272F

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#27292F

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#272C2F

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#2D2831 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
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#2B3027
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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
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#273027
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#2F3027
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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
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#272730
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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
#2D2831
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#302C27
#302C27

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#27302C
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#30272B
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#2B3027
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#27302C
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#302727
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#2B3027
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#272F30
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Nearest named colors to #2D2831

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

Bastille color link
Bastille

#2C2C32

Haiti color link
Haiti

#2C2A35

Double Revolver color link
Double Revolver

#29272F

Rasputin color link
Rasputin

#2F2735

Jaguar color link
Jaguar

#29292F

Pitch Black color link
Pitch Black

#2C2B2C

Bunker color link
Bunker

#292C2F

Foundry color link
Foundry

#2C2E32

Silhouette color link
Silhouette

#2A252C

Melanzane color link
Melanzane

#342931

Wine Trail color link
Wine Trail

#27292D

Metallic Black color link
Metallic Black

#2C2C2B

#2D2831 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2D2831
  • RGB45, 40, 49
  • CMYK2, 4, 0, 81
  • CSSrgb(45, 40, 49)
  • HSL273°, 10%, 17%
  • HSL Precise273.333°, 10.112%, 17.451%
  • HSV273°, 18%, 19%
  • HSB273°, 18%, 19%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • GLSLvec3(0.176, 0.157, 0.192)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.176, 0.157, 0.192, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.176, 0.157, 0.192)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2D2831
  • DECIMAL ID2959409
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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