Information about #2F2729 color

#2F2729 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2F2729 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(47, 39, 41) — 18.4% red, 15.3% green, 16.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 3 / 2 / 82. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2F2729 is a muted, almost neutral neutral grey that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Livid Brown (#312A29). Nearby in the Register you will also find Double Caffeine (#332729) and Pitch Black (#2C2B2C).

The recipe behind #2F2729 is rgb(47, 39, 41), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #2F2729 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 14.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:82) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #2F2729 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#2F2729 color variations

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

#2F2729 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 #2F2729

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

Livid Brown color link
Livid Brown

#312A29

Pitch Black color link
Pitch Black

#2C2B2C

Diesel color link
Diesel

#322C2B

Silhouette color link
Silhouette

#2A252C

Bokara Grey color link
Bokara Grey

#2A2725

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Wood Bark color link
Wood Bark

#302621

#2F2729 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F2729
  • RGB47, 39, 41
  • CMYK0, 3, 2, 82
  • HSL345°, 9%, 17%
  • HSL Precise345°, 9.302%, 16.863%
  • HSV345°, 17%, 18%
  • HSB345°, 17%, 18%
  • HEX ID2F2729
  • DECIMAL ID3090217
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.1%
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