Information about #2A1D13 color

#2A1D13 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2A1D13 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(42, 29, 19) — 16.5% red, 11.4% green, 7.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 5 / 9 / 84. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2A1D13 presents itself as a mildly saturated orange — one that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Sooty (#281D19). Nearby in the Register you will also find Aida (#271615) and Legal Dye (#2E211B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(42, 29, 19)), which gives #2A1D13 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 16.4:1 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. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#2A1D13 color variations

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#2A1D13 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 #2A1D13

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

Sooty color link
Sooty

#281D19

Aida color link
Aida

#271615

Legal Dye color link
Legal Dye

#2E211B

Blackout color link
Blackout

#211916

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

Tamarind color link
Tamarind

#341515

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A1D13
  • RGB42, 29, 19
  • CMYK0, 5, 9, 84
  • CSSrgb(42, 29, 19)
  • HSL26°, 38%, 12%
  • HSL Precise26.087°, 37.705%, 11.961%
  • HSV26°, 55%, 16%
  • HSB26°, 55%, 16%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.075
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.114, 0.075)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.114, 0.075, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.114, 0.075)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB7.5%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2A1D13
  • DECIMAL ID2759955
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01