Information about #291A1C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#291A1C falls into the Red Color Family — Low Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(41, 26, 28) — 16.1% red, 10.2% green, 11% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 6 / 5 / 84. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A softly toned warm red, #291A1C stays on the darker end of the scale. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Loyal (#28191D). Slightly further away sit Sooty (#281D19) and Double Diesel (#28201D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(41, 26, 28)), which gives #291A1C its character. On this background, white text reaches a 16.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:84), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #291A1C is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#291A1C color variations

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#291A1C 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 #291A1C

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

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Aida color link
Aida

#271615

Legal Dye color link
Legal Dye

#2E211B

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Hollow Plum color link
Hollow Plum

#2A1624

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

Blackout color link
Blackout

#211916

#291A1C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#291A1C
  • RGB41, 26, 28
  • CMYK0, 6, 5, 84
  • HSL352°, 22%, 13%
  • HSL Precise352°, 22.388%, 13.137%
  • HSV352°, 37%, 16%
  • HSB352°, 37%, 16%
  • HEX ID291A1C
  • DECIMAL ID2693660
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
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