Information about #2F2E21 color

#2F2E21 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2F2E21 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(47, 46, 33) — 18.4% red, 18% green, 12.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 0 / 5 / 82. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2F2E21 is a softly toned golden yellow that leans clearly toward the dark side. 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 Karaka (#2D2D24). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rangitoto (#2E3222) and Green Waterloo (#2C2D24).

In RGB terms — rgb(47, 46, 33) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #2F2E21 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:82) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #2F2E21 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2F2E21 color variations

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

#2F2E21 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 #2F2E21

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

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Rangitoto color link
Rangitoto

#2E3222

Black Magic color link
Black Magic

#332C22

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Eternity color link
Eternity

#2D2F28

Black Forest color link
Black Forest

#2C3227

Wood Bark color link
Wood Bark

#302621

Coffee Bean color link
Coffee Bean

#362D26

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F2E21
  • RGB47, 46, 33
  • CMYK0, 0, 5, 82
  • CSSrgb(47, 46, 33)
  • HSL56°, 18%, 16%
  • HSL Precise55.714°, 17.5%, 15.686%
  • HSV56°, 30%, 18%
  • HSB56°, 30%, 18%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • GLSLvec3(0.184, 0.180, 0.129)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.184, 0.180, 0.129, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.184, 0.180, 0.129)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2F2E21
  • DECIMAL ID3092001
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01