Information about #282B21 color

#282B21 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#282B21 falls into the Chartreuse Color Family — Low Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(40, 43, 33) — 15.7% red, 16.9% green, 12.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 1 / 0 / 4 / 83. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#282B21 presents itself as a softly toned yellow-green — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Maire (#2A2922). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Pine Tree (#2A2F23) and Green Waterloo (#2C2D24).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(40, 43, 33)), which gives #282B21 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #282B21: 14.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:83), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #282B21 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#282B21 color variations

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

#282B21 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#838D6C

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#ACB39D

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#D5D9CE

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White

#FFFFFF

#282B21 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#20221A

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#181913

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Black

#000000

#282B21 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#3A3D32

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#4C4F44

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#5D6057

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#6E706A

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Grey

#808080

#282B21 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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#212B22

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#242B21

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#2B2A21

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#2B2621

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#2B2221

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#282B21 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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#24212B
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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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#29212B
#29212B

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#21232B
#21232B

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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
#232B21
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#2B2921
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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
#282B21
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#21282B
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#2B2128
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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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#212B24
#212B24

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#24212B
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#2B2128
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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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#212B29
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#24212B
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#2B2123
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Nearest named colors to #282B21

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

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Green Waterloo color link
Green Waterloo

#2C2D24

Rangoon Green color link
Rangoon Green

#2B2E25

Bokara Grey color link
Bokara Grey

#2A2725

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Maxwell Smart color link
Maxwell Smart

#2A2525

Nero color link
Nero

#252525

Black Chestnut Oak color link
Black Chestnut Oak

#252321

Midnight Moss color link
Midnight Moss

#242E28

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

#282B21 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#282B21
  • RGB40, 43, 33
  • CMYK1, 0, 4, 83
  • CSSrgb(40, 43, 33)
  • HSL78°, 13%, 15%
  • HSL Precise78°, 13.158%, 14.902%
  • HSV78°, 23%, 17%
  • HSB78°, 23%, 17%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • GLSLvec3(0.157, 0.169, 0.129)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.157, 0.169, 0.129, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.157, 0.169, 0.129)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID282B21
  • DECIMAL ID2632481
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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