Information about #2A1B0A color

#2A1B0A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2A1B0A is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(42, 27, 10) (16.5% red, 10.6% green, 3.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 6 / 13 / 84 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #2A1B0A reads as a vivid, lively warm orange and carries a shadowy depth. 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 practically indistinguishable 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, 27, 10)), which gives #2A1B0A its character. On this background, white text reaches a 16.7:1 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. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#2A1B0A color variations

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#2A1B0A 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 #2A1B0A

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

Clinker color link
Clinker

#371D09

Root Beer color link
Root Beer

#290E05

Blackout color link
Blackout

#211916

Sooty color link
Sooty

#281D19

Very Brown color link
Very Brown

#1D1711

Tamarind color link
Tamarind

#341515

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A1B0A
  • RGB42, 27, 10
  • CMYK0, 6, 13, 84
  • CSSrgb(42, 27, 10)
  • HSL32°, 62%, 10%
  • HSL Precise31.875°, 61.538%, 10.196%
  • HSV32°, 76%, 16%
  • HSB32°, 76%, 16%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.039
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.106, 0.039)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.106, 0.039, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.106, 0.039)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB3.9%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2A1B0A
  • DECIMAL ID2759434
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01