#2E072C color
The hex color #2E072C is a very dark, moderate magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18% red, 2.7% green and 17.3% blue (46, 7, 44).
Its hue angle is 303°, with 74% saturation and 10% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 85% magenta, 4% yellow and 82% black.
The closest named color is Dark Prom Queen (#2B0F2E), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.75:1).
#2E072C color codes
| HEX | #2E072C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(46, 7, 44) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18%, 2.7%, 17.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(303, 74%, 10%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(303, 85%, 18%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 85%, 4%, 82%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(8.26, 25.09, -14.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(8.26, 29.13, 329.46) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.657, 0.915, 2.472) | |
| Decimal | 3016492 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2E072C, 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 #2E072C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2E072C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.75:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | 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 #2E072C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#04152dProtanopia
no red cones#121a2bDeuteranopia
no green cones#300c18Tritanopia
no blue cones#181818Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2e072c; }
.text { color: #2e072c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2e072c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(46 7 44 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2e072c, #2e0718); }
Similar colors
#2b0f2eDark Prom Queen#220022Black Sabbath#391531Nightly Voyager#330022Vienna Roast#3b193fCreatures of the Night#3f012cDark Sanctuary#301934Dark Purple#220033Coal Mine
Questions
- What color is #2E072C?
- #2E072C 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 #2E072C?
- The RGB value is 46, 7, 44: 46 red, 7 green and 44 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2E072C?
- The complementary color is #072E09, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2E072C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.18:1 and white text 17.75:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.