#2E2749 Hex Color
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#2e2749 is a dark, muted purple with cool violet undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, inky depth gives layouts a serious, spiritual mood. The hex code #2e2749 works well as a dominant background for moody interfaces, luxury branding, and gaming layouts, with white text providing strong readability at about 14:1 contrast.
Questions about #2e2749
What is #2e2749 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e2749 is rgb(46, 39, 73), in HSL hsl(252, 30%, 22%) and in CMYK 37%, 47%, 0%, 71%.
Does #2e2749 read as a warm or cool purple?
#2e2749 reads as a cool, subdued purple because its low lightness and muted violet tone lean toward blue-gray rather than red, giving it a serious, reflective character that suits dark interfaces, spiritual themes, and restrained editorial layouts.
Is #2e2749 suitable for white text?
Yes, #2e2749 works well behind white text, with an approximate 14.0:1 contrast ratio that exceeds the WCAG AA requirement for normal body text and supports clear reading in interfaces, cards, navigation, and other dark design surfaces.
Is #2e2749 readable on white or black?
#2e2749 has a 13.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.50:1 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.