Information about #2B0737 color

#2B0737 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2B0737 is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(43, 7, 55) (16.9% red, 2.7% green, 21.6% blue), or CMYK 5 / 19 / 0 / 78 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2B0737 is a energetic, saturated magenta that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Midnight Purple (#280137). Nearby in the Register you will also find Very Dark Purple (#2A0134) and Jacaranda (#2E0329).

In RGB terms — rgb(43, 7, 55) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 17.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.2:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:78) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #2B0737 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2B0737 color variations

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

#2B0737 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 #2B0737

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

Jacaranda color link
Jacaranda

#2E0329

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Aubergine color link
Aubergine

#3D0734

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Tolopea color link
Tolopea

#1B0245

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Dark Plum color link
Dark Plum

#3F012C

Montana color link
Montana

#291E30

Hollow Plum color link
Hollow Plum

#2A1624

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B0737
  • RGB43, 7, 55
  • CMYK5, 19, 0, 78
  • CSSrgb(43, 7, 55)
  • HSL285°, 77%, 12%
  • HSL Precise285°, 77.419%, 12.157%
  • HSV285°, 87%, 22%
  • HSB285°, 87%, 22%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.027
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • GLSLvec3(0.169, 0.027, 0.216)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.169, 0.027, 0.216, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.169, 0.027, 0.216)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB2.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2B0737
  • DECIMAL ID2819895
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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