Information about #2E1B46 color

#2E1B46 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2E1B46 is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(46, 27, 70) (18% red, 10.6% green, 27.5% blue), or CMYK 9 / 17 / 0 / 73 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2E1B46 is a pleasantly vivid violet that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Violet Noir (#2E1F47). Nearby in the Register you will also find Violent Violet (#2E2249) and Russian Violet (#32174D).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(46, 27, 70)), which gives #2E1B46 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2E1B46 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 15.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:73), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #2E1B46 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#2E1B46 color variations

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

#2E1B46 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#D3C3E7

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White

#FFFFFF

#2E1B46 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#251537

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#1B1029

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#120A1B

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#09050D

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Black

#000000

#2E1B46 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#3D2956

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#4D3A65

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#6E6579

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Grey

#808080

#2E1B46 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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#3F1B45

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#2E1B46

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#1D1B45

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#1B2A45

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#2E1B46 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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#33461B
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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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#1D461B
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#46441B
#46441B

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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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#1B1D46
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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
#2E1B46
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#462E1B
#462E1B

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#1B462E
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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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#461B33
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#33461B
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#1B462E
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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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#461B1D
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#33461B
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#1B4644
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Nearest named colors to #2E1B46

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

Violet Noir color link
Violet Noir

#2E1F47

Violent Violet color link
Violent Violet

#2E2249

Russian Violet color link
Russian Violet

#32174D

Sonic Boom color link
Sonic Boom

#252042

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Redemption Blue color link
Redemption Blue

#232545

Paua color link
Paua

#2A2551

Bullitt color link
Bullitt

#27253C

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Surfs Up color link
Surfs Up

#1F2142

Valhalla color link
Valhalla

#2A2B41

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

#2E1B46 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E1B46
  • RGB46, 27, 70
  • CMYK9, 17, 0, 73
  • CSSrgb(46, 27, 70)
  • HSL267°, 44%, 19%
  • HSL Precise266.512°, 44.33%, 19.02%
  • HSV267°, 61%, 27%
  • HSB267°, 61%, 27%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.275
  • GLSLvec3(0.180, 0.106, 0.275)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.180, 0.106, 0.275, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.180, 0.106, 0.275)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2E1B46
  • DECIMAL ID3021638
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01

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