Information about #2F2B38 color

#2F2B38 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2F2B38 is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(47, 43, 56) — 18.4% red, 16.9% green, 22% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 4 / 5 / 0 / 78. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A calm, restrained violet, #2F2B38 carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Crater Smoke (#2F2E3A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Haiti (#2C2A35) and Rasputin (#2F2735).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(47, 43, 56)), which gives #2F2B38 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:78) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #2F2B38 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2F2B38 color variations

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#2F2B38 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 #2F2B38

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

Crater Smoke color link
Crater Smoke

#2F2E3A

Haiti color link
Haiti

#2C2A35

Rasputin color link
Rasputin

#2F2735

Black Rock color link
Black Rock

#2C2D3C

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Bastille color link
Bastille

#2C2C32

Double Tuna color link
Double Tuna

#2F3237

Foundry color link
Foundry

#2C2E32

Quarterback color link
Quarterback

#282B3C

Cod Grey color link
Cod Grey

#2D3032

Gumboot color link
Gumboot

#313337

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F2B38
  • RGB47, 43, 56
  • CMYK4, 5, 0, 78
  • CSSrgb(47, 43, 56)
  • HSL258°, 13%, 19%
  • HSL Precise258.462°, 13.131%, 19.412%
  • HSV258°, 23%, 22%
  • HSB258°, 23%, 22%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • GLSLvec3(0.184, 0.169, 0.220)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.184, 0.169, 0.220, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.184, 0.169, 0.220)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2F2B38
  • DECIMAL ID3091256
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers10 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01