#2E0033 Hex Color
Gloomy depth with violet character
A very dark, muted purple, #2e0033 carries a cool violet cast and a serious, mysterious mood. Its low lightness gives layouts depth, making it effective for moody backgrounds, luxury branding, and dark interfaces. Use it as a dominant base with white type, which reaches about 18:1 contrast. The hex code is #2e0033.
Questions about #2e0033
What is #2e0033 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e0033 is rgb(46, 0, 51), in HSL hsl(294, 100%, 10%) and in CMYK 10%, 100%, 0%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #2e0033?
#2e0033 pairs well with muted gold, dusty rose, and soft gray because warm or pale accents clarify its low-lightness base without competing with its violet cast in restrained editorial or luxury layouts. Use lighter tones for text, borders, or small highlights.
Is #2e0033 readable on white or black?
#2e0033 has a 18.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.16:1 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.