Violet

#2E0149

General Information About #2E0149

The hexadecimal color code #2E0149 represents a dark shade of violet, often associated with royalty, mystery, and creativity. It's a color that combines the stability of blue with the energy of red, resulting in a balanced and intriguing hue. In the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) color model, #2E0149 is composed of 18.04% red, 0.39% green, and 28.63% blue. The CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) equivalent is 37% cyan, 99% magenta, 0% yellow, and 71% black. This color is more common in design fields, such as fashion and interiour applications. The violet color family has also been historically associated with religious figures and spiritual movements.

The hex color #2E0149, a deep violet, presents certain accessibility challenges, primarily due to its low luminance. When used as a foreground color against a white background, or vice versa, the contrast ratio may fall below the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) recommended levels. This can make it difficult for users with visual impairments, such as low vision or color blindness, to read text or distinguish elements on the screen. To improve accessibility, it is crucial to pair #2E0149 with a much lighter color that provides sufficient contrast. Testing with accessibility tools and considering the needs of diverse users are essential steps in ensuring an inclusive design. Using a color contrast checker will help determine if the chosen color combination meets accessibility standards and will allow people to view your site, app, or other digital content more easily.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
46 1 73
RGB46 1 73
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
277.5deg 97.3% 14.51%
277.597.314.51HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
277.5deg 0.39% 71.37%
277.50.3971.37HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2E0149
rgb46 1 73
hsl277.5deg 97.3% 14.51%
cmyk36.99% 98.63% 0% 71.37%
hwb277.5deg 0.39% 71.37%
xyz-d650.02 0.01 0.06
oklch0.2376 0.1199 307.28
oklab0.2376 0.07 -0.1
CMYK
36.99% 98.63% 0% 71.37%
36.9998.63071.37CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.01 0.06
0.020.010.06XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2376 0.1199 307.28
0.23760.1199307.28LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2376 0.07 -0.1
0.23760.07-0.1LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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