Information about #2E1F42 color

#2E1F42 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2E1F42 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(46, 31, 66) — 18% red, 12.2% green, 25.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 8 / 14 / 0 / 74. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #2E1F42 reads as a moderately toned blue-purple violet and leans clearly toward the dark side. Designers typically reach for tones like this for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Violet Noir (#2E1F47). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Violent Violet (#2E2249) and Sonic Boom (#252042).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(46, 31, 66)), which gives #2E1F42 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2E1F42: 15.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.4:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:74), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2E1F42 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2E1F42 color variations

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#2E1F42 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 #2E1F42

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

Sonic Boom color link
Sonic Boom

#252042

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Bullitt color link
Bullitt

#27253C

Valhalla color link
Valhalla

#2A2B41

Ebony Clay color link
Ebony Clay

#26283B

Quarterback color link
Quarterback

#282B3C

Deep Purple color link
Deep Purple

#3A243B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E1F42
  • RGB46, 31, 66
  • CMYK8, 14, 0, 74
  • CSSrgb(46, 31, 66)
  • HSL266°, 36%, 19%
  • HSL Precise265.714°, 36.082%, 19.02%
  • HSV266°, 53%, 26%
  • HSB266°, 53%, 26%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.180, 0.122, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.180, 0.122, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.180, 0.122, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2E1F42
  • DECIMAL ID3022658
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01