Information about #2C2525 color

#2C2525 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#2C2525 falls into the Red Color Family — Desaturated, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(44, 37, 37) — 17.3% red, 14.5% green, 14.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 3 / 3 / 83. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2C2525 presents itself as a muted, almost neutral neutral grey — one that stays on the darker end of the scale. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Maxwell Smart (#2A2525). Slightly further away sit Bokara Grey (#2A2725) and Ivory Black (#292421).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(44, 37, 37)), which gives #2C2525 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 15.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:83) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #2C2525 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2C2525 color variations

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

#2C2525 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#5B4C4C

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#897373

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#B1A1A1

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#D8D0D0

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White

#FFFFFF

#2C2525 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#231D1D

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#1A1616

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#110E0E

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#080707

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Black

#000000

#2C2525 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#3E3535

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#4F4747

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#605959

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#706C6C

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Grey

#808080

#2C2525 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#2C2B25

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#2C2825

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#2C2528

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#2C252B

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#2B252C

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#2C2525 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
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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
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#25292C
#25292C

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#252C29
#252C29

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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
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#2C2529
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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
#2C2525
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#252C25
#252C25

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#25252C
#25252C

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#2C2C25
#2C2C25

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#252C2C
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#25252C
#25252C

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#292C25
#292C25

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#252C2C
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#29252C
#29252C

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Nearest named colors to #2C2525

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

Maxwell Smart color link
Maxwell Smart

#2A2525

Bokara Grey color link
Bokara Grey

#2A2725

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Wood Bark color link
Wood Bark

#302621

Nero color link
Nero

#252525

Silhouette color link
Silhouette

#2A252C

Green Waterloo color link
Green Waterloo

#2C2D24

Livid Brown color link
Livid Brown

#312A29

Double Barbecue color link
Double Barbecue

#282020

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Black Chestnut Oak color link
Black Chestnut Oak

#252321

#2C2525 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C2525
  • RGB44, 37, 37
  • CMYK0, 3, 3, 83
  • HSL0°, 9%, 16%
  • HSL Precise0°, 8.642%, 15.882%
  • HSV0°, 16%, 17%
  • HSB0°, 16%, 17%
  • HEX ID2C2525
  • DECIMAL ID2893093
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.5%
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