#2F2E4B color
The hex color #2F2E4B is a dark, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18.4% red, 18% green and 29.4% blue (47, 46, 75).
Its hue angle is 242°, with 24% saturation and 24% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 37% cyan, 39% magenta, 0% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Midnight Masquerade (#2C2E47), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.02:1).
#2F2E4B color codes
| HEX | #2F2E4B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(47, 46, 75) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18.4%, 18%, 29.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(242, 24%, 24%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(242, 39%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 39%, 0%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(20.31, 8.56, -17.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(20.31, 19.73, 295.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.419, 3.066, 7.067) | |
| Decimal | 3092043 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2F2E4B, 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 #2F2E4B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2F2E4B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | 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 #2F2E4B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#25324cProtanopia
no red cones#24304aDeuteranopia
no green cones#283339Tritanopia
no blue cones#313131Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2f2e4b; }
.text { color: #2f2e4b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2f2e4b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(47 46 75 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2f2e4b, #3d2e4b); }
Similar colors
#2c2e47Midnight Masquerade#372d52Midnight Pie#222244Black Market#2b3458Midnight Escapade#322c56Purple Noir#2c2c57Deep Sea Base#2a2243Midnight Velvet#3f354fMaharaja
Closest common color name: Oxford Blue.
Questions
- What color is #2F2E4B?
- #2F2E4B is a dark, grayish blue, closest to the named color Midnight Masquerade. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2F2E4B?
- The RGB value is 47, 46, 75: 47 red, 46 green and 75 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2F2E4B?
- The complementary color is #4A4B2E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2F2E4B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.61:1 and white text 13.02:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.