#2A0B42 Hex Color
Deep violet with a muted edge
Not quite black and far from vivid, this dark purple sits low in both saturation and lightness. The hex code #2a0b42 works best as a dominant base in dark mode interfaces or moody brand palettes, where white text reaches a 17.1:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with muted gold or dusty rose tones to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #2a0b42
What is #2a0b42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a0b42 is rgb(42, 11, 66), in HSL hsl(274, 71%, 15%) and in CMYK 36%, 83%, 0%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #2a0b42?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and warm gray all flatter #2a0b42 without fighting its low saturation. For a bolder look, burgundy deepens the palette while keeping the mood moody and restrained.
Is #2a0b42 readable on white or black?
#2a0b42 has a 17.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.22:1 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.