Blackcurrant

#2F213C

General Information about Blackcurrant (#2F213C)

The hex color code #2F213C, also known as Blackcurrant, is a dark, muted shade of purple. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 18.43% red, 12.94% green, and 23.53% blue. Its CMYK representation is 21.67% cyan, 45.49% magenta, 0% yellow, and 76.47% black. Blackcurrant belongs to the purple color family, often associated with royalty, mystery, and creativity. This color exudes a sense of sophistication and can evoke feelings of calmness or introspection. It is frequently used in branding and design to convey luxury, elegance, or a touch of the unconventional. The hexadecimal system is a base-16 numeral system widely used in computing and digital design to represent colors.

The hex color #2F213C, also known as Blackcurrant, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly in text-based applications. Its low luminance value of approximately 6 means that text rendered in this color may lack sufficient contrast against lighter backgrounds, potentially causing readability issues for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for standard text and 3:1 for large text. Using #2F213C for text requires careful consideration of the background color to ensure compliance. It's generally advisable to pair it with very light colors, such as white or very pale yellows, to achieve an acceptable contrast ratio. Employing contrast checking tools during design is crucial for verifying accessibility. For backgrounds, avoid using #2F213C with colors of similar darkness or saturation.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
47 33 60
RGB47 33 60
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
271.11deg 29.03% 18.24%
271.1129.0318.24HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
271.11deg 12.94% 76.47%
271.1112.9476.47HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2F213C
rgb47 33 60
hsl271.11deg 29.03% 18.24%
cmyk21.67% 45% 0% 76.47%
hwb271.11deg 12.94% 76.47%
xyz-d650.03 0.02 0.05
oklch0.2776 0.0517 307.16
oklab0.2776 0.03 -0.04
CMYK
21.67% 45% 0% 76.47%
21.6745076.47CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.03 0.02 0.05
0.030.020.05XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2776 0.0517 307.16
0.27760.0517307.16LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2776 0.03 -0.04
0.27760.03-0.04LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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