Information about #0C2A2C color

#0C2A2C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #0C2A2C is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(12, 42, 44) — 4.7% red, 16.5% green, 17.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 13 / 1 / 0 / 83. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#0C2A2C presents itself as a confidently colored water-like cyan — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Maystone (#0E2A2A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Magnum (#112331) and Madagascar (#172E2C).

The recipe behind #0C2A2C is rgb(12, 42, 44), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #0C2A2C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 15.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:83), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#0C2A2C color variations

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#0C2A2C color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #0C2A2C

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Maystone color link
Maystone

#0E2A2A

Magnum color link
Magnum

#112331

Madagascar color link
Madagascar

#172E2C

Daintree color link
Daintree

#012731

Loch Ness color link
Loch Ness

#072F37

Bledisloe color link
Bledisloe

#19282B

Celtic color link
Celtic

#163222

Bush color link
Bush

#0D2E1C

Sentry color link
Sentry

#1C2728

Dark color link
Dark

#1B2431

#0C2A2C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#0C2A2C
  • RGB12, 42, 44
  • CMYK13, 1, 0, 83
  • HSL184°, 57%, 11%
  • HSL Precise183.75°, 57.143%, 10.98%
  • HSV184°, 73%, 17%
  • HSB184°, 73%, 17%
  • HEX ID0C2A2C
  • DECIMAL ID797228
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB4.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
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