#2A1C2D Hex Color
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Nearly black with a violet undertone, #2a1c2d reads inky and muted rather than vivid. That low saturation makes it a steady choice for dark UI backgrounds and moody brand palettes, and white text reaches about 16.1:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA. It flatters warm accents like brass and burnt orange but can turn muddy next to mid-tone purples. The hex code for this dark purple is #2a1c2d.
Questions about #2a1c2d
What is #2a1c2d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a1c2d is rgb(42, 28, 45), in HSL hsl(289, 23%, 14%) and in CMYK 7%, 38%, 0%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2a1c2d?
Warm accents like brass, burnt orange, and dusty rose bring out its violet undertone without fighting its muted character. Cool mid-tone purples tend to blend into it and read muddy.
Is #2a1c2d readable on white or black?
#2a1c2d has a 16.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.30:1 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.