Information about #2F233B color

#2F233B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2F233B is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(47, 35, 59) — 18.4% red, 13.7% green, 23.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 5 / 9 / 0 / 77. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2F233B presents itself as a mildly saturated blue-purple violet — one 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 practically indistinguishable from Showtime (#2F263A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rasputin (#2F2735) and Bullitt (#27253C).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(47, 35, 59)), which gives #2F233B its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:77) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#2F233B color variations

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

#2F233B 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 #2F233B

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

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Rasputin color link
Rasputin

#2F2735

Bullitt color link
Bullitt

#27253C

Upstage color link
Upstage

#332033

Haiti color link
Haiti

#2C2A35

Ebony Clay color link
Ebony Clay

#26283B

Black Rock color link
Black Rock

#2C2D3C

Quarterback color link
Quarterback

#282B3C

Tarot color link
Tarot

#38293D

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Deep Purple color link
Deep Purple

#3A243B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F233B
  • RGB47, 35, 59
  • CMYK5, 9, 0, 77
  • CSSrgb(47, 35, 59)
  • HSL270°, 26%, 18%
  • HSL Precise270°, 25.532%, 18.431%
  • HSV270°, 41%, 23%
  • HSB270°, 41%, 23%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.184, 0.137, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.184, 0.137, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.184, 0.137, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2F233B
  • DECIMAL ID3089211
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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