Information about #2A1A0C color

#2A1A0C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#2A1A0C falls into the Orange Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(42, 26, 12) — 16.5% red, 10.2% green, 4.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 6 / 12 / 84. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2A1A0C presents itself as a confidently colored 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 a hair away from Zinnwaldite Brown (#2C1608). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cannon Black (#251706) and It is as it is (#211E09).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(42, 26, 12)), which gives #2A1A0C its character. On this background, white text reaches a 16.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:84) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #2A1A0C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2A1A0C color variations

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#2A1A0C 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 #2A1A0C

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

Cannon Black color link
Cannon Black

#251706

Aida color link
Aida

#271615

Blackout color link
Blackout

#211916

Sooty color link
Sooty

#281D19

Clinker color link
Clinker

#371D09

Root Beer color link
Root Beer

#290E05

Very Brown color link
Very Brown

#1D1711

Tamarind color link
Tamarind

#341515

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A1A0C
  • RGB42, 26, 12
  • CMYK0, 6, 12, 84
  • CSSrgb(42, 26, 12)
  • HSL28°, 56%, 11%
  • HSL Precise28°, 55.556%, 10.588%
  • HSV28°, 71%, 16%
  • HSB28°, 71%, 16%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.047
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.102, 0.047)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.102, 0.047, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.102, 0.047)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.7%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2A1A0C
  • DECIMAL ID2759180
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01