#2B2741 Hex Color
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#2b2741 is a dark, muted purple with gray undertones and a matte, inky finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to dark-mode interfaces, moody branding, and supporting backgrounds. Use the hex code #2b2741 as a dominant base with white text, which reaches about 14.3:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #2b2741
What is #2b2741 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b2741 is rgb(43, 39, 65), in HSL hsl(249, 25%, 20%) and in CMYK 34%, 40%, 0%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #2b2741?
#2b2741 pairs well with white and soft gray for clean contrast, while muted mauve, dusty lavender, and subdued rose can add warmth without overwhelming its inky purple base in palettes.
Does #2b2741 read warm or cool?
#2b2741 reads as a cool, muted purple because its blue-violet bias and gray undertones temper the color, giving it a reserved, inky appearance rather than a bright or red-leaning purple.
Is #2b2741 readable on white or black?
#2b2741 has a 14.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.