Information about #2B3636 color

#2B3636 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2B3636 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(43, 54, 54) — 16.9% red, 21.2% green, 21.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 4 / 0 / 0 / 79. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #2B3636 reads as a gently muted cyan and 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 almost identical to Iron Storage (#2B3736). Nearby in the Register you will also find Traccia (#2A3335) and Gunmetal (#2A3439).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(43, 54, 54)), which gives #2B3636 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2B3636 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:79), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. This shade is reserved in the Register and is not available for naming.

#2B3636 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#2B3636 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 #2B3636

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Iron Storage color link
Iron Storage

#2B3736

Traccia color link
Traccia

#2A3335

Gunmetal color link
Gunmetal

#2A3439

Double Tuna color link
Double Tuna

#2F3237

Raglan color link
Raglan

#293331

Grey Friars color link
Grey Friars

#313436

Gumboot color link
Gumboot

#313337

Woodsmoke color link
Woodsmoke

#2B3230

Tao Grey color link
Tao Grey

#323436

Cod Grey color link
Cod Grey

#2D3032

Nocturnal color link
Nocturnal

#2F3131

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B3636
  • RGB43, 54, 54
  • CMYK4, 0, 0, 79
  • CSSrgb(43, 54, 54)
  • HSL180°, 11%, 19%
  • HSL Precise180°, 11.34%, 19.02%
  • HSV180°, 20%, 21%
  • HSB180°, 20%, 21%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.212
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.212
  • GLSLvec3(0.169, 0.212, 0.212)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.169, 0.212, 0.212, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.169, 0.212, 0.212)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB21.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.2%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2B3636
  • DECIMAL ID2831926
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01