Information about #1B221C color

#1B221C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #1B221C belongs to the Green Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(27, 34, 28) (10.6% red, 13.3% green, 11% blue), or CMYK 3 / 0 / 2 / 87 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A calm, restrained green, #1B221C carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Blackjack (#1D2020). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cyanish Black (#1A1D1D) and Greenish Black (#1A1D1A).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(27, 34, 28)), which gives #1B221C its character. If you plan to put text on a #1B221C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 16.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:87) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #1B221C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#1B221C color variations

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#1B221C 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 #1B221C

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1B221C
  • RGB27, 34, 28
  • CMYK3, 0, 2, 87
  • CSSrgb(27, 34, 28)
  • HSL129°, 11%, 12%
  • HSL Precise128.571°, 11.475%, 11.961%
  • HSV129°, 21%, 13%
  • HSB129°, 21%, 13%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • GLSLvec3(0.106, 0.133, 0.110)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.106, 0.133, 0.110, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.106, 0.133, 0.110)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
  • Color FamilyGreen
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID1B221C
  • DECIMAL ID1778204
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01