Mardi Gras

Q: How do I use #2B0231 in CSS?

You can use #2B0231 in CSS with: background-color: #2B0231; or color: #2B0231; or as an RGB value: rgb(43, 2, 49). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 96%, 0%, 81%.

#2B0231

Mardi Gras is a cool dark color with the hex code #2B0231. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 43, 2, 49 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 96%, 0%, 81% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mardi Gras color values

HEX: #2B0231
RGB: 43, 2, 49
HSL: 292°, 92%, 10%
CMYK: 12, 96, 0, 81

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Mardi Gras sits at 292° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 10% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Near-black lightness makes it read as a deep, absorptive tone — color is implied more than seen.

In digital environments, Mardi Gras is rendered as rgb(43, 2, 49), where the blue channel is highest at 49, though it sits close to the other channels. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Mardi Gras translates to a CMYK breakdown of 12C 96M 0Y 81K. The dominant black channel (81%) does most of the tonal work here — cyan, magenta, and yellow contribute minimally, so the printed result will be a deep, near-neutral tone that reads differently from its screen equivalent. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Mardi Gras

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2B0231;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 43, 2, 49;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2B0231',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 12%
M: 96%
Y: 0%
K: 81%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(43, 2, 49)
rgba(43, 2, 49, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

4 brand s with colors near 292° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2B0231?

#2B0231 is Mardi Gras, a cool dark color with RGB values of 43, 2, 49. It has a hue of 292°, 92% saturation, and 10% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #2B0231?

The RGB color code for #2B0231 is rgb(43, 2, 49). This means it contains 43 red, 2 green, and 49 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Mardi Gras a warm or cool color?

Mardi Gras (#2B0231) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #2B0231 in CSS?

You can use #2B0231 in CSS with: background-color: #2B0231; or color: #2B0231; or as an RGB value: rgb(43, 2, 49). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 96%, 0%, 81%.