Color #2E112D Color / Colour Code #2E112D
This page shows the hex color code for color #2e112d (#2E112D). The colour is a purple tone with 46% saturation and 12% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2E112D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2E112D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 272, 302, and 332 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 302, 62, and 182 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2E112D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 302 and saturation at 46%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 302 to 347 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 302 with its complement at 122 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 #2E112D
Lightness variations at hue 302 and 46% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2E112D
Design Use Cases for #2E112D
Balanced UI Color
At 46% saturation, #2E112D 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, #2E112D 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.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#2E112D falls in the purple spectrum (hue 302). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #2E112D (hue 302) to its complement at hue 122. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 332. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2e112d, #112d11);
CSS Code for #2E112D
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About Color #2E112D (#2E112D)
#2E112D is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 46 red, 17 green, and 45 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 302 degrees with 46% saturation and 12% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2E112D is 29/255 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, 63% magenta, 2% yellow, and 82% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2E112D against white is 17.01:1 and against black is 1.23:1. 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 #112D11 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2E112D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #20112D and #2D111E, 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 #2E112D?
- #2E112D is Color #2E112D, a purple color (colour) with RGB(46, 17, 45), HSL(302, 46%, 12%), and CMYK(0%, 63%, 2%, 82%). Its perceived brightness is 29/255.
- Is #2E112D accessible for text?
- Against white, #2E112D has a contrast ratio of 17.01:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.23:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #2E112D?
- The complementary colour is #112D11 (hue 122). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #20112D and #2D111E. The triadic palette adds #2C2D11 and #112C2D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2E112D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2e112d; or rgb(46, 17, 45); or hsl(302, 46%, 12%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 302 46% 12%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.