Information about #28121C color

#28121C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #28121C is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(40, 18, 28) (15.7% red, 7.1% green, 11% blue), or CMYK 0 / 9 / 5 / 84 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #28121C reads as a mildly saturated rose and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Loyal (#28191D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Aida (#271615) and Hollow Plum (#2A1624).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(40, 18, 28)), which gives #28121C its character. On this background, white text reaches a 17.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.2:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:84), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#28121C color variations

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#28121C 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 #28121C

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#28121C
  • RGB40, 18, 28
  • CMYK0, 9, 5, 84
  • CSSrgb(40, 18, 28)
  • HSL333°, 38%, 11%
  • HSL Precise332.727°, 37.931%, 11.373%
  • HSV333°, 55%, 16%
  • HSB333°, 55%, 16%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.071
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • GLSLvec3(0.157, 0.071, 0.110)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.157, 0.071, 0.110, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.157, 0.071, 0.110)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB7.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID28121C
  • DECIMAL ID2626076
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01