Information about #2A3316 color

#2A3316 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#2A3316 falls into the Chartreuse Color FamilyMild Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(42, 51, 22) — 16.5% red, 20% green, 8.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 4 / 0 / 11 / 80. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A mildly saturated chartreuse, #2A3316 carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Rangitoto (#2E3222). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pine Tree (#2A2F23) and Dark Forest Green (#254117).

In RGB terms — rgb(42, 51, 22) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 13.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:80), 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.

#2A3316 color variations

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#2A3316 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 #2A3316

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

Rangitoto color link
Rangitoto

#2E3222

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Black Magic color link
Black Magic

#332C22

Kereru color link
Kereru

#283E23

Black Forest color link
Black Forest

#2C3227

Cocoa Brown color link
Cocoa Brown

#35281E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A3316
  • RGB42, 51, 22
  • CMYK4, 0, 11, 80
  • CSSrgb(42, 51, 22)
  • HSL79°, 40%, 14%
  • HSL Precise78.621°, 39.726%, 14.314%
  • HSV79°, 57%, 20%
  • HSB79°, 57%, 20%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.200
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.086
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.200, 0.086)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.200, 0.086, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.200, 0.086)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.6%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2A3316
  • DECIMAL ID2765590
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01