#2B0E2C color
The hex color #2B0E2C is a very dark, moderate magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 16.9% red, 5.5% green and 17.3% blue (43, 14, 44).
Its hue angle is 298°, with 52% saturation and 11% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 68% magenta, 0% yellow and 83% black.
The closest named color is Dark Prom Queen (#2B0F2E), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.47:1).
#2B0E2C color codes
| HEX | #2B0E2C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(43, 14, 44) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(16.9%, 5.5%, 17.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(298, 52%, 11%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(298, 68%, 17%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 68%, 0%, 83%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(9.07, 20.29, -13.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(9.07, 24.4, 326.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.608, 1.01, 2.493) | |
| Decimal | 2821676 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2B0E2C, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #2B0E2C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2B0E2C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.47:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #2B0E2C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#0a172dProtanopia
no red cones#141b2bDeuteranopia
no green cones#2c121bTritanopia
no blue cones#1a1a1aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2b0e2c; }
.text { color: #2b0e2c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2b0e2c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(43 14 44 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2b0e2c, #2c0e1e); }
Similar colors
#2b0f2eDark Prom Queen#220022Black Sabbath#301934Dark Purple#391531Nightly Voyager#3b193fCreatures of the Night#330022Vienna Roast#1c0f33Midnight Monarch#220033Coal Mine
Questions
- What color is #2B0E2C?
- #2B0E2C is a very dark, moderate magenta, closest to the named color Dark Prom Queen. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2B0E2C?
- The RGB value is 43, 14, 44: 43 red, 14 green and 44 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2B0E2C?
- The complementary color is #0F2C0E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2B0E2C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.2:1 and white text 17.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.