Information about #291A1A color

#291A1A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #291A1A is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(41, 26, 26) (16.1% red, 10.2% green, 10.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 6 / 6 / 84 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #291A1A reads as a softly toned warm red and leans clearly toward the dark side. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Loyal (#28191D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Sooty (#281D19) and Aida (#271615).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(41, 26, 26)), which gives #291A1A its character. If you plan to put text on a #291A1A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 16.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:84), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #291A1A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#291A1A color variations

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#291A1A 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 #291A1A

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

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

Sooty color link
Sooty

#281D19

Aida color link
Aida

#271615

Legal Dye color link
Legal Dye

#2E211B

Blackout color link
Blackout

#211916

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Hollow Plum color link
Hollow Plum

#2A1624

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#291A1A
  • RGB41, 26, 26
  • CMYK0, 6, 6, 84
  • CSSrgb(41, 26, 26)
  • HSL0°, 22%, 13%
  • HSL Precise0°, 22.388%, 13.137%
  • HSV0°, 37%, 16%
  • HSB0°, 37%, 16%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • GLSLvec3(0.161, 0.102, 0.102)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.161, 0.102, 0.102, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.161, 0.102, 0.102)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID291A1A
  • DECIMAL ID2693658
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01