Information about #2E2D27 color

#2E2D27 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2E2D27 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(46, 45, 39) — 18% red, 17.6% green, 15.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 0 / 3 / 82. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #2E2D27 reads as a muted, almost neutral grey and stays on the darker end of the scale. Expect to see shades like this in dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Eternity (#2D2F28). Slightly further away sit Karaka (#2D2D24) and Green Waterloo (#2C2D24).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(46, 45, 39)), which gives #2E2D27 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2E2D27: 13.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:82), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #2E2D27 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2E2D27 color variations

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#2E2D27 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 #2E2D27

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

Eternity color link
Eternity

#2D2F28

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Livid Brown color link
Livid Brown

#312A29

Black Forest color link
Black Forest

#2C3227

Diesel color link
Diesel

#322C2B

Pitch Black color link
Pitch Black

#2C2B2C

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Shadow Match color link
Shadow Match

#312F2C

Rangitoto color link
Rangitoto

#2E3222

#2E2D27 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E2D27
  • RGB46, 45, 39
  • CMYK0, 0, 3, 82
  • CSSrgb(46, 45, 39)
  • HSL51°, 8%, 17%
  • HSL Precise51.429°, 8.235%, 16.667%
  • HSV51°, 15%, 18%
  • HSB51°, 15%, 18%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • GLSLvec3(0.180, 0.176, 0.153)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.180, 0.176, 0.153, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.180, 0.176, 0.153)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2E2D27
  • DECIMAL ID3026215
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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