Information about #2C1118 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#2C1118 falls into the Rose Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(44, 17, 24) — 17.3% red, 6.7% green, 9.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 11 / 8 / 83. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A pleasantly vivid pink-red rose, #2C1118 carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Vandalista (#310C16). Nearby in the Register you will also find Aida (#271615) and Tamarind (#341515).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(44, 17, 24)), which gives #2C1118 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 17.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.2:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:83) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#2C1118 color variations

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#2C1118 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 #2C1118

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

Vandalista color link
Vandalista

#310C16

Aida color link
Aida

#271615

Tamarind color link
Tamarind

#341515

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

Brown-Mallee color link
Brown-Mallee

#211216

Sooty color link
Sooty

#281D19

Hollow Plum color link
Hollow Plum

#2A1624

Blackout color link
Blackout

#211916

Black Kite color link
Black Kite

#351E1C

#2C1118 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C1118
  • RGB44, 17, 24
  • CMYK0, 11, 8, 83
  • HSL344°, 44%, 12%
  • HSL Precise344.444°, 44.262%, 11.961%
  • HSV344°, 61%, 17%
  • HSB344°, 61%, 17%
  • HEX ID2C1118
  • DECIMAL ID2887960
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB6.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9.4%
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