Information about #28221C color

#28221C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #28221C belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(40, 34, 28) (15.7% red, 13.3% green, 11% blue), or CMYK 0 / 2 / 5 / 84 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#28221C presents itself as a calm, restrained orange — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Double Diesel (#28201D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Ink (#27221F) and Cosmonaut (#26211F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(40, 34, 28)), which gives #28221C its character. If you plan to put text on a #28221C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 15.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:84) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #28221C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#28221C color variations

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

#28221C color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#8F7963

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#B6A696

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#DAD2CA

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White

#FFFFFF

#28221C color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#1F1A15

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#171310

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#070605

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Black

#000000

#28221C color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#28221C color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#23271B

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#27251B

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#271C1B

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#271B23

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#28221C 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
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#1B2127
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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
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#1B1B27
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#1B2727
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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
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#271B1B
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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
#28221C
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#1B2721
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#211B27
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#21271B
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#1B2127
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#211B27
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#1B271B
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#1B2127
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#271B27
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Nearest named colors to #28221C

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

Double Diesel color link
Double Diesel

#28201D

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Double Barbecue color link
Double Barbecue

#282020

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Sooty color link
Sooty

#281D19

Black Chestnut Oak color link
Black Chestnut Oak

#252321

Legal Dye color link
Legal Dye

#2E211B

Black Charcoal color link
Black Charcoal

#212121

Raisin Black color link
Raisin Black

#242124

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

#28221C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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#28221C color image #28221C color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#28221C color image #28221C color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#28221C
  • RGB40, 34, 28
  • CMYK0, 2, 5, 84
  • CSSrgb(40, 34, 28)
  • HSL30°, 18%, 13%
  • HSL Precise30°, 17.647%, 13.333%
  • HSV30°, 30%, 16%
  • HSB30°, 30%, 16%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • GLSLvec3(0.157, 0.133, 0.110)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.157, 0.133, 0.110, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.157, 0.133, 0.110)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID28221C
  • DECIMAL ID2630172
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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