#2A113E Hex Color
A shadowed purple with spiritual depth
Dark and muted, #2a113e is a cool purple with a faint red undertone and very low lightness. Its gloomy depth suggests mystery, seriousness, and spirituality, making it effective for moody backgrounds, luxury branding, gaming interfaces, or small accents. Use it as a dominant dark base with white text; this hex code gives about 16.8:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #2a113e
What is #2a113e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a113e is rgb(42, 17, 62), in HSL hsl(273, 57%, 15%) and in CMYK 32%, 73%, 0%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #2a113e?
#2a113e pairs well with muted gold, dusty mauve, and warm cream because its dark, cool-purple base gains contrast and a softer balance from warmer, lighter companions in a restrained palette. Keep the lightest tone for readable type or focused interface controls.
Is #2a113e readable on white or black?
#2a113e has a 16.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.