Information about #221A1E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #221A1E is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(34, 26, 30) (13.3% red, 10.2% green, 11.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 3 / 2 / 87 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #221A1E reads as a calm, restrained romantic rose and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Magentaish Black (#1D1A1D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Loyal (#28191D) and Aesthetic Black (#1C1C1E).

The recipe behind #221A1E is rgb(34, 26, 30), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #221A1E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 17.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.2:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:87), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #221A1E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#221A1E color variations

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#221A1E 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 #221A1E

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

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#221A1E
  • RGB34, 26, 30
  • CMYK0, 3, 2, 87
  • HSL330°, 13%, 12%
  • HSL Precise330°, 13.333%, 11.765%
  • HSV330°, 24%, 13%
  • HSB330°, 24%, 13%
  • HEX ID221A1E
  • DECIMAL ID2234910
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.8%
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