Color #2B121C Color / Colour Code #2B121C
This page shows the hex color code for color #2b121c (#2B121C). The colour is a pink tone with 41% saturation and 12% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2B121C against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2B121C paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 306, 336, and 6 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 336, 96, and 216 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2B121C
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 336 and saturation at 41%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 336 to 21 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 336 with its complement at 156 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #2B121C
Lightness variations at hue 336 and 41% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2B121C
Design Use Cases for #2B121C
Balanced UI Color
At 41% saturation, #2B121C strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Dark Mode Background
At just 12% lightness, #2B121C works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Playfulness & Compassion
#2B121C is in the pink range (hue 336). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #2B121C (hue 336) to its complement at hue 156. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 6. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2b121c, #122b21);
CSS Code for #2B121C
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About Color #2B121C (#2B121C)
#2B121C is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 43 red, 18 green, and 28 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 336 degrees with 41% saturation and 12% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2B121C is 27/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 58% magenta, 35% yellow, and 83% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2B121C against white is 17.41:1 and against black is 1.21:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #122B21 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2B121C. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2B1229 and #2B1512, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #2B121C?
- #2B121C is Color #2B121C, a pink color (colour) with RGB(43, 18, 28), HSL(336, 41%, 12%), and CMYK(0%, 58%, 35%, 83%). Its perceived brightness is 27/255.
- Is #2B121C accessible for text?
- Against white, #2B121C has a contrast ratio of 17.41:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.21:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #2B121C?
- The complementary colour is #122B21 (hue 156). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2B1229 and #2B1512. The triadic palette adds #1C2B12 and #121C2B for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2B121C in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2b121c; or rgb(43, 18, 28); or hsl(336, 41%, 12%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 336 41% 12%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
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