Information about #2C2A20 color

#2C2A20 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2C2A20 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(44, 42, 32) (17.3% red, 16.5% green, 12.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 1 / 5 / 83 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2C2A20 presents itself as a softly toned sunny yellow — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Maire (#2A2922). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Green Waterloo (#2C2D24) and Karaka (#2D2D24).

The recipe behind #2C2A20 is rgb(44, 42, 32), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2C2A20: 14.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:83), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2C2A20 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2C2A20 color variations

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#2C2A20 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 #2C2A20

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

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Wood Bark color link
Wood Bark

#302621

Bokara Grey color link
Bokara Grey

#2A2725

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Black Magic color link
Black Magic

#332C22

Rangitoto color link
Rangitoto

#2E3222

Cocoa Brown color link
Cocoa Brown

#35281E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C2A20
  • RGB44, 42, 32
  • CMYK0, 1, 5, 83
  • CSSrgb(44, 42, 32)
  • HSL50°, 16%, 15%
  • HSL Precise50°, 15.789%, 14.902%
  • HSV50°, 27%, 17%
  • HSB50°, 27%, 17%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.125
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.165, 0.125)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.165, 0.125, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.165, 0.125)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.5%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2C2A20
  • DECIMAL ID2894368
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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