Information about #2E2916 color

#2E2916 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2E2916 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(46, 41, 22) (18% red, 16.1% green, 8.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 2 / 9 / 82 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2E2916 is a mildly saturated sunny yellow 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 almost identical to Legal Dye (#2E211B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cocoa Brown (#35281E) and Wood Bark (#302621).

The recipe behind #2E2916 is rgb(46, 41, 22), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 14.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:82) — 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.

#2E2916 color variations

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#2E2916 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 #2E2916

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

Legal Dye color link
Legal Dye

#2E211B

Cocoa Brown color link
Cocoa Brown

#35281E

Wood Bark color link
Wood Bark

#302621

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Black Magic color link
Black Magic

#332C22

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Sooty color link
Sooty

#281D19

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E2916
  • RGB46, 41, 22
  • CMYK0, 2, 9, 82
  • CSSrgb(46, 41, 22)
  • HSL48°, 35%, 13%
  • HSL Precise47.5°, 35.294%, 13.333%
  • HSV48°, 52%, 18%
  • HSB48°, 52%, 18%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.086
  • GLSLvec3(0.180, 0.161, 0.086)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.180, 0.161, 0.086, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.180, 0.161, 0.086)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.6%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2E2916
  • DECIMAL ID3025174
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01