# #2a212c color: Shikon

#2a212c is rgb(42, 33, 44) in RGB and oklch(26.286% 0.02394 320.122) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.

Source: https://pickshade.com/color/2a212c

## Formats

| Format | Value |
| --- | --- |
| HEX | #2a212c |
| RGB | rgb(42, 33, 44) |
| HSL | hsl(289.09, 14.29%, 15.1%) |
| HSB / HSV | hsv(289.09 25% 17.25%) |
| HWB | hwb(289.09 12.94% 82.75%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(5% 25% 0% 83%) |
| Lab | lab(14.16 6.34 -5.67) |
| LCH | lch(14.16 8.51 318.22) |
| OKLab | oklab(26.286% 0.01837 -0.01535) |
| OKLCH | oklch(26.286% 0.02394 320.122) |
| Display P3 | color(display-p3 0.15903 0.13074 0.16967) |
| Rec. 2020 | color(rec2020 0.09239 0.07142 0.10697) |
| Adobe RGB | color(a98-rgb 0.17221 0.14907 0.1861) |
| ProPhoto RGB | color(prophoto-rgb 0.11635 0.10147 0.12586) |
| Linear sRGB | color(srgb-linear 0.02315 0.01521 0.02519) |
| XYZ D65 | color(xyz-d65 0.01953 0.01762 0.0262) |
| XYZ D50 | color(xyz-d50 0.01956 0.01758 0.01978) |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.165, green: 0.129, blue: 0.173) |
| UIKit | UIColor(red: 0.165, green: 0.129, blue: 0.173, alpha: 1) |
| Flutter / Compose | Color(0xFF2A212C) |
| Android XML | #2A212C |

## Facts

- Closest name: Shikon
- Hue family: Purple, muted very dark purple
- Closest Tailwind class: mauve-800
- Gamut: Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
- Contrast with white: 15.53:1
- Contrast with black: 1.35:1

## Tints

#2a212c, #3c343e, #4f4751, #635c65, #787179, #8d878e, #a39ea4, #b9b6ba, #d0cdd0, #e7e6e7

## Shades

#2a212c, #231b25, #1c161e, #161017, #100b11, #0a060a, #050305, #020102, #010001, #000000

## Tones

#2a212c, #29212b, #29222b, #28222a, #282329, #272328, #272328, #262427, #262426, #252425

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #2a212c, #1f281d
- Split: #2a212c, #252618, #192923
- Analogous: #2a212c, #242330, #2e2026
- Triadic: #2a212c, #2b2417, #162829
- Tetradic: #2a212c, #2f2020, #1f281d, #162829
- Square: #2a212c, #2e211a, #1f281d, #18272e
- Monochromatic: #2a212c, #09040b, #0e0710, #493f4b, #6a606d

## Questions about #2a212c

### What color is #2a212c?

#2a212c is muted very dark purple. The closest named color is Shikon. In RGB it is rgb(42, 33, 44), in HSL hsl(289.09, 14.29%, 15.1%) and in OKLCH oklch(26.286% 0.02394 320.122).

### What colors go well with #2a212c?

The complementary color of #2a212c is #1f281d. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #242330 and #2e2026. The triadic partners are #2b2417 and #162829.

### Is white or black text more readable on #2a212c?

White text reads better on #2a212c: white gives a contrast ratio of 15.53:1 and black gives 1.35:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.

### Is #2a212c a warm or cool color?

#2a212c is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 320 degrees, its lightness 26.3% and its chroma 0.024.