Information about #2C261F color

#2C261F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2C261F is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(44, 38, 31) — 17.3% red, 14.9% green, 12.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 2 / 5 / 83. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2C261F presents itself as a gently muted warm orange — one that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Ivory Black (#292421). Nearby in the Register you will also find Wood Bark (#302621) and Maire (#2A2922).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(44, 38, 31)), which gives #2C261F its character. On this background, white text reaches a 15.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:83) — 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.

#2C261F color variations

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

#2C261F 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 #2C261F

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

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Wood Bark color link
Wood Bark

#302621

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Bokara Grey color link
Bokara Grey

#2A2725

Legal Dye color link
Legal Dye

#2E211B

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C261F
  • RGB44, 38, 31
  • CMYK0, 2, 5, 83
  • CSSrgb(44, 38, 31)
  • HSL32°, 17%, 15%
  • HSL Precise32.308°, 17.333%, 14.706%
  • HSV32°, 30%, 17%
  • HSB32°, 30%, 17%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.149, 0.122)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.149, 0.122, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.149, 0.122)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2C261F
  • DECIMAL ID2893343
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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