Information about #2F262D color

#2F262D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2F262D belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(47, 38, 45) (18.4% red, 14.9% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 4 / 1 / 82 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2F262D presents itself as a softly toned purple-pink magenta — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Silhouette (#2A252C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Double Caffeine (#332729) and Pitch Black (#2C2B2C).

The recipe behind #2F262D is rgb(47, 38, 45), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2F262D: 14.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.4:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:82), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2F262D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2F262D color variations

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#2F262D 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 #2F262D

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

Silhouette color link
Silhouette

#2A252C

Pitch Black color link
Pitch Black

#2C2B2C

Livid Brown color link
Livid Brown

#312A29

Jaguar color link
Jaguar

#29292F

Diesel color link
Diesel

#322C2B

Melanzane color link
Melanzane

#342931

Rasputin color link
Rasputin

#2F2735

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F262D
  • RGB47, 38, 45
  • CMYK0, 4, 1, 82
  • CSSrgb(47, 38, 45)
  • HSL313°, 11%, 17%
  • HSL Precise313.333°, 10.588%, 16.667%
  • HSV313°, 19%, 18%
  • HSB313°, 19%, 18%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.184, 0.149, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.184, 0.149, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.184, 0.149, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2F262D
  • DECIMAL ID3089965
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01