Information about #2A1A12 color

#2A1A12 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2A1A12 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(42, 26, 18) — 16.5% red, 10.2% green, 7.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 6 / 9 / 84. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #2A1A12 reads as a moderately toned warm orange and leans clearly toward the dark side. Designers typically reach for tones like this for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Aida (#271615). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Sooty (#281D19) and Blackout (#211916).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(42, 26, 18)), which gives #2A1A12 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2A1A12: 16.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.3:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:84), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2A1A12 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2A1A12 color variations

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#2A1A12 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 #2A1A12

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

Aida color link
Aida

#271615

Sooty color link
Sooty

#281D19

Blackout color link
Blackout

#211916

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

Tamarind color link
Tamarind

#341515

Legal Dye color link
Legal Dye

#2E211B

Brown-Mallee color link
Brown-Mallee

#211216

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

Cannon Black color link
Cannon Black

#251706

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A1A12
  • RGB42, 26, 18
  • CMYK0, 6, 9, 84
  • CSSrgb(42, 26, 18)
  • HSL20°, 40%, 12%
  • HSL Precise20°, 40%, 11.765%
  • HSV20°, 57%, 16%
  • HSB20°, 57%, 16%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.071
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.102, 0.071)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.102, 0.071, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.102, 0.071)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB7.1%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2A1A12
  • DECIMAL ID2759186
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01