#2a2551 - Pāua color

A deep, muted indigo with a cool violet undertone, this color evokes the hush of twilight and the velvet depth of a nocturnal sky. It reads as elegant and sophisticated—rich enough for luxurious interiors, graphic accents, or refined branding—while remaining restrained and surprisingly versatile. It pairs beautifully with warm neutrals, soft creams, and aged gold or brass for contrast. Slightly desaturated, it suggests calm, mystery, and composure rather than high-energy intensity.

color #2a2551

#2a2551 color RGB value is 42, 37, 81, and the CMYK value is 0.481, 0.543, 0.00, 0.682. Alternative names for that color are: pāua, black, darkslateblue, port gore, midnight blue, indigo.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
42, 37, 81
rgb(42, 37, 81)
CMYK
0.481, 0.543, 0.00, 0.682
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sRGB
0.165, 0.145, 0.318
rgb(16.5% 14.5% 31.8%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.176, 0.163, 0.317
color(a98-rgb 0.176 0.163 0.317)
HCT
291, 30.9, 17.5
color(--hct 291 21.3% 17.5%)
HSL
247, 37.3, 23.1
hsl(247 37.3% 23.1%)
HSV
247, 54.3, 31.8
color(--hsv 247 54.3% 31.8%)
HWB
247, 14.5, 68.2
hwb(247 14.5% 68.2%)
Lab
17.2, 12.5, -26.7
lab(17.2 12.5 -26.7)
P3
0.161, 0.146, 0.307
color(display-p3 0.161 0.146 0.307)
XYZ D50
0.0290, 0.0234, 0.0609
color(xyz-d50 0.029 0.023 0.061)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#2a2551
RGB:42 37 81
HSL:246.82deg 37.29% 23.14%
HEX:#4c5125
RGB:76 81 37
HSL:66.82deg 37.29% 23.14%

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