What color is #2F2157?

#2F2157 is a dark indigo. In RGB it is rgb(47, 33, 87), and in HSL hsl(256, 45%, 24%).

Is #2F2157 accessible as text?

On white, #2F2157 has a contrast ratio of 14.23:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.48:1 (fails). For text placed on #2F2157, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #2F2157?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is blue-950 (#162456).

What colors go well with #2F2157?

#2F2157 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4A5922. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #2F2157 below.

Is #2F2157 good for buttons?

#2F2157 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #2F2157 — black text only reaches 1.48:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #2F2157 the same as CSS midnightblue?

No — #2F2157 is not the CSS named color midnightblue, but midnightblue (#191970) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#2F2157 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #2F2157

Not just a swatch — here's how #2F2157 works with other colors. Named schemes with #2F2157 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Luxury Packaging Feature · 5 colors

Feature #2F2157 Anchor #141210 Accent #DA9857 Secondary #292732 Surface #F3ECE3

Russian Violet carries the depth in this luxury scheme, offset by a brass accent and near-black and held together by a deep neutral and an off-white surface.

Moody Editorial Color · 5 colors

Color #2F2157 Anchor #2A2A2E Secondary #6E6E74 Surface #EEE5DA Accent #190626

Russian Violet adds the colour to this moody editorial scheme — charcoal and a mid-grey around it, a bone highlight, and a muted jewel accent drawn from Russian Violet.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #2F2157 Accent #A5C4C3 Surface #E9D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #22334A

Russian Violet opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #2F2157 Surface #F5E5D7 Anchor #5C2141 Accent #E5C2C8 Secondary #332B2F

Russian Violet sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F8F4EF Accent #2F2157 Secondary #524F63 Support #9D9088 Ink #18140F

Russian Violet is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Russian Violet carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #2F2157 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 37/100

Cool

Reads cool and recessive — calming, technical, good for trust-led UI.

Softness 27/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 70/100

High

Deep and grounding — anchors a layout, strong dark-mode base.

Naturalness 0/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 43/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 74/100

High

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 36/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #2F2157

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #2F2157 with

Classic Blue Byzantium Army Green Gainsboro Russian Violet

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 14.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #D2CCE5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #432259 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #2F2157 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #2F2157;
  --color-base-rgb: 47 33 87;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(29.7% 0.094 291.6);
  --color-50: #F6F4FB;
  --color-100: #E6E1F4;
  --color-200: #CEC4E8;
  --color-300: #AA9BD5;
  --color-400: #8874BE;
  --color-500: #6853A2;
  --color-600: #54457D;
  --color-700: #3F355A;
  --color-800: #2B263B;
  --color-900: #1C1925;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  russian-violet: {
    50: '#F6F4FB',
    100: '#E6E1F4',
    200: '#CEC4E8',
    300: '#AA9BD5',
    400: '#8874BE',
    500: '#6853A2',
    600: '#54457D',
    700: '#3F355A',
    800: '#2B263B',
    900: '#1C1925',
  },
}

$base: #2F2157;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #F6F4FB;
$base-100: #E6E1F4;
$base-200: #CEC4E8;
$base-300: #AA9BD5;
$base-400: #8874BE;
$base-500: #6853A2;
$base-600: #54457D;
$base-700: #3F355A;
$base-800: #2B263B;
$base-900: #1C1925;
$base-hover: #271B47;
$base-subtle: #BCB1D9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#2F2157",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F6F4FB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E6E1F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#CEC4E8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#AA9BD5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#8874BE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#6853A2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#54457D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#3F355A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#2B263B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1C1925",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}