1. blues
2. dark-neutrals
3. Midnight Velvet

Color Midnight Velvet blue (#2a2243):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Midnight Velvet blue (#2a2243):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blues

blues Family:
dark-neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
dark-toned

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Midnight Velvet / #2a2243

The HTML HEX code is #2a2243. The corresponding color name is "Midnight Velvet". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 42%, Green (G): 34%, Blue (B): 67%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 37%, Magenta (M): 49%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 74%. In the HSL color space, #2a2243 has a hue of 255°, saturation of 33%, and lightness of 20%. The HSV representation is 255° for hue, 49% for saturation, and 26% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 16, a* (green to red) = 13, and b* (blue to yellow) = -20. The XYZ representation is X: 3, Y: 2, Z: 6. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.1575, U (chrominance) = 0.0518, and V (chrominance) = 0.0064.

The decimal value of the color is 2761283. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333333. Variations of the colour are #554488 for a 20% lighter version and #000000 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #2a2243, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 211402 Kelvin (211402K).

The approximate wavelength of #2a2243 is around 460.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Midnight Velvet (Hex: #2a2243): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Midnight Velvet (#2a2243) is a deep, rich purple color that resembles the velvety darkness during the night. It shares similarities with the mesmerizing hues found in a field of lavender under a star-filled sky, or the deep purple petals of an exotic orchid. This color evokes a sense of mystery and elegance, much like the iridescent plumage of a peacock or the velvety petals of a black rose. Midnight Velvet is like the soft whisper of twilight, enchanting and captivating in its unique darkness.

Tints and Shades of #2a2243 HEX color (Midnight Velvet)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #2a2243, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #CAC8D0
• #9591A1
• #5F5972
• #2a2243
• #201A32
• #151122
• #0B0911
• #000000

Tones of Midnight Velvet (#2a2243 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #2a2243, #4c485b is the less saturated color, while #2a2243 is the most saturated one.

• #4c485b
• #443e55
• #3b354f
• #332b49
• #2a2243
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #2a2243;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #2a2243; }

.text {color:#2a2243;}

.background {background-color:#2a2243;}

.border {border:1px solid #2a2243;}