#2C162D Color Meaning and Information

#2C162D Color Information

#2C162D RGB value is (44, 22, 45). The hex color red value is 44, green is 22, and blue is 45. Its HSL format shows a hue of 297°, saturation of 34 percent, and lightness of13 percent. The CMYK process values are 2 percent, 51 percent, 0 percent, 82percent.

#2C162D

rgb(44, 22, 45)

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#2C162D Color Meaning

Color #2C162D signifies occult mystery, absolute luxury, and profound introspection. #2C162D near-black violet is the color of deep space, velvet curtains in a royal chamber, and rare night-blooming flowers. Psychologically, color #2C162D suggests hidden knowledge, immense wealth of spirit, and a turning inward towards the subconscious. #2C162D culturally references ceremonial robes, astrological charts, and the pinnacle of exclusive design. Spiritually, color #2C162D represents the void of potential wisdom, the depth of spiritual ambition, and secrets held in silence, acting as a portal to the most profound and unseen realms.

Color Conversion

Convert #2C162D across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#2C162D

RGB

rgb(44, 22, 45)

HSL

hsl(297°, 34%, 13%)

CMYK

cmyk(2%, 51%, 0%, 82%)

HSV

hsv(297°, 51%, 18%)

XYZ

1.7993 1.2988 2.6385

Yxy

1.2988 0.3137 0.2264

Hunter Lab

11.3965 0.0598 -0.0411

CIE-Lab

11.2668 15.7276 -10.8638

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red44 / 255 (17%)

17%

Green22 / 255 (9%)

Blue45 / 255 (18%)

18%

CMYK Values

Cyan2 / 100 (2%)

Magenta51 / 100 (51%)

51%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)82 / 100 (82%)

82%

Color Variations

#2C162D harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#2C162D harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #2C162D for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#2C162D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

16.67:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

16.67:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

16.67:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #2C162D appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#2C162D

protanopia

#222227

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2C162D;

Text Color

color: #2C162D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2C162D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2C162D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2C162D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2C162D 0%, #1f1020 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #2C162D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.