Information about #2F230E color

#2F230E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2F230E is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(47, 35, 14) (18.4% red, 13.7% green, 5.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 5 / 13 / 82 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #2F230E reads as a pleasantly vivid warm orange and 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 practically indistinguishable from Brown Tumbleweed (#37290E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Clinker (#371D09) and Scorched Brown (#351F19).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(47, 35, 14)), which gives #2F230E its character. On this background, white text reaches a 15.4:1 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.

#2F230E color variations

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

#2F230E 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 #2F230E

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

Clinker color link
Clinker

#371D09

Legal Dye color link
Legal Dye

#2E211B

Sooty color link
Sooty

#281D19

Black Kite color link
Black Kite

#351E1C

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

Tamarind color link
Tamarind

#341515

Aida color link
Aida

#271615

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F230E
  • RGB47, 35, 14
  • CMYK0, 5, 13, 82
  • CSSrgb(47, 35, 14)
  • HSL38°, 54%, 12%
  • HSL Precise38.182°, 54.098%, 11.961%
  • HSV38°, 70%, 18%
  • HSB38°, 70%, 18%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.055
  • GLSLvec3(0.184, 0.137, 0.055)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.184, 0.137, 0.055, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.184, 0.137, 0.055)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.5%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2F230E
  • DECIMAL ID3089166
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01