Information about #28251F color

#28251F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #28251F is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(40, 37, 31) — 15.7% red, 14.5% green, 12.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 1 / 4 / 84. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#28251F presents itself as a calm, restrained amber-leaning orange — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit 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 Ink (#27221F) and Black Chestnut Oak (#252321).

In RGB terms — rgb(40, 37, 31) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 15.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:84), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #28251F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#28251F color variations

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#28251F 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 #28251F

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

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Bokara Grey color link
Bokara Grey

#2A2725

Nero color link
Nero

#252525

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

Raisin Black color link
Raisin Black

#242124

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#28251F
  • RGB40, 37, 31
  • CMYK0, 1, 4, 84
  • CSSrgb(40, 37, 31)
  • HSL40°, 13%, 14%
  • HSL Precise40°, 12.676%, 13.922%
  • HSV40°, 23%, 16%
  • HSB40°, 23%, 16%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • GLSLvec3(0.157, 0.145, 0.122)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.157, 0.145, 0.122, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.157, 0.145, 0.122)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID28251F
  • DECIMAL ID2630943
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01