Information about #285A2C color

#285A2C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #285A2C belongs to the Green Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(40, 90, 44) — 15.7% red, 35.3% green, 17.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 20 / 0 / 18 / 65. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #285A2C reads as a moderately toned natural green and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dark Emerald Green (#27592D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dark Sap Green (#2D5927) and Dark Malachite Green (#275934).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(40, 90, 44)), which gives #285A2C its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #285A2C: 8.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.6:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:65), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #285A2C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#285A2C color variations

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

#285A2C color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#285A2C color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#285A2C color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#285A2C 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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#285A2C 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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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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#58283C
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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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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
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#2C2858
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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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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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#283C58
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Nearest named colors to #285A2C

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

Dark Emerald Green color link
Dark Emerald Green

#27592D

Dark Sap Green color link
Dark Sap Green

#2D5927

Dark Malachite Green color link
Dark Malachite Green

#275934

Pine color link
Pine

#2B5D34

Mughal Green color link
Mughal Green

#306030

Parsley color link
Parsley

#305D35

Kaitoke Green color link
Kaitoke Green

#245336

Dark Harlequin color link
Dark Harlequin

#345927

Cal Poly Green color link
Cal Poly Green

#1E4D2B

Grass Stain color link
Grass Stain

#165B31

Dark Pistachio color link
Dark Pistachio

#3A5927

Lush color link
Lush

#354C28

#285A2C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#285A2C
  • RGB40, 90, 44
  • CMYK20, 0, 18, 65
  • CSSrgb(40, 90, 44)
  • HSL125°, 38%, 25%
  • HSL Precise124.8°, 38.462%, 25.49%
  • HSV125°, 56%, 35%
  • HSB125°, 56%, 35%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.353
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.157, 0.353, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.157, 0.353, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.157, 0.353, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Green
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID285A2C
  • DECIMAL ID2644524
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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