#2B124F Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #2b124f is a cool purple with low lightness and restrained saturation. Its gloomy, serious character suits moody branding, gaming interfaces, religious designs, and luxury packaging. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about a 16.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this deep violet is #2b124f.
Questions about #2b124f
What is #2b124f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b124f is rgb(43, 18, 79), in HSL hsl(265, 63%, 19%) and in CMYK 46%, 77%, 0%, 69%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2b124f?
#2b124f pairs well with white, pale violet, muted pink, and soft gold, creating clear contrast while preserving its deep, luxurious purple character and giving designers flexible options for elegant backgrounds, accent details, and restrained interface palettes. For a softer scheme, add mauve or lavender accents.
Does #2b124f look warm or cool?
#2b124f reads as a cool purple because its blue-violet bias and low lightness create a shadowed, serious appearance rather than a warm, red-leaning one, giving dark layouts a restrained, formal mood. It suits moody branding, gaming interfaces, and luxury packaging.
Is #2b124f readable on white or black?
#2b124f 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.