Information about #21291D color

#21291D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #21291D belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(33, 41, 29) — 12.9% red, 16.1% green, 11.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 3 / 0 / 5 / 84. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#21291D is a softly toned yellow-green that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Top Gear (#24221A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Black Chestnut Oak (#252321) and Black Charcoal (#212121).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(33, 41, 29)), which gives #21291D its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #21291D: 15.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.4:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:84), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #21291D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#21291D color variations

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

#21291D 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 #21291D

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

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Nero color link
Nero

#252525

Plock Gray color link
Plock Gray

#232224

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Blackjack color link
Blackjack

#1D2020

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Raisin Black color link
Raisin Black

#242124

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#21291D
  • RGB33, 41, 29
  • CMYK3, 0, 5, 84
  • CSSrgb(33, 41, 29)
  • HSL100°, 17%, 14%
  • HSL Precise100°, 17.143%, 13.725%
  • HSV100°, 29%, 16%
  • HSB100°, 29%, 16%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.129, 0.161, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.129, 0.161, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.129, 0.161, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID21291D
  • DECIMAL ID2173213
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01