#2A0051 Hex Color
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Dark and highly saturated, the cool purple #2a0051 has a shadowed violet cast and a serious, mysterious mood. The hex code #2a0051 works well as a dominant background for luxury, gaming, spiritual, or moody designs, with bright accents and white text providing strong contrast. Its low lightness can swallow fine detail, so use lighter type and restrained spacing.
Questions about #2a0051
What is #2a0051 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a0051 is rgb(42, 0, 81), in HSL hsl(271, 100%, 16%) and in CMYK 48%, 100%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #2a0051 in a design palette?
#2a0051 pairs well with pale peach, muted gold, or warm cream because those lighter, warmer tones separate it from its cool, dark base without competing with its saturated violet character. Use one warm accent to keep the palette focused.
Is #2a0051 readable on white or black?
#2a0051 has a 17.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.21:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.