Information about #2E281D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2E281D is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(46, 40, 29) — 18% red, 15.7% green, 11.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 2 / 7 / 82. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2E281D presents itself as a calm, restrained amber-leaning orange — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Wood Bark (#302621). Nearby in the Register you will also find Maire (#2A2922) and Cocoa Brown (#35281E).

The recipe behind #2E281D is rgb(46, 40, 29), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 14.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:82), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #2E281D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2E281D color variations

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

#2E281D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#64573E

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#998560

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#BCAE94

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#DDD6C9

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White

#FFFFFF

#2E281D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#252017

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#1C1811

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#12100B

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#090805

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Black

#000000

#2E281D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#2E281D 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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#272F1D

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#2E281D

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#2F211D

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#2F1D20

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#2F1D27

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#2E281D 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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#1D242F
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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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#201D2F
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#1D2C2F
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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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#2F201D
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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
#2E281D
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#1D2F29
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#291D2F
#291D2F

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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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#242F1D
#242F1D

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#1D242F
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#291D2F
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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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#1D2F20
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#1D242F
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#2F1D2C
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Nearest named colors to #2E281D

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

Wood Bark color link
Wood Bark

#302621

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Cocoa Brown color link
Cocoa Brown

#35281E

Legal Dye color link
Legal Dye

#2E211B

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Black Magic color link
Black Magic

#332C22

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Green Waterloo color link
Green Waterloo

#2C2D24

Bokara Grey color link
Bokara Grey

#2A2725

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Maxwell Smart color link
Maxwell Smart

#2A2525

Double Diesel color link
Double Diesel

#28201D

#2E281D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E281D
  • RGB46, 40, 29
  • CMYK0, 2, 7, 82
  • HSL39°, 23%, 15%
  • HSL Precise38.824°, 22.667%, 14.706%
  • HSV39°, 37%, 18%
  • HSB39°, 37%, 18%
  • HEX ID2E281D
  • DECIMAL ID3024925
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
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