Information about #2A2A23 color

#2A2A23 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2A2A23 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Desaturated and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(42, 42, 35) — 16.5% red, 16.5% green, 13.7% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 0 / 3 / 84. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A quiet, subdued grey, #2A2A23 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 a hair away from Maire (#2A2922). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bokara Grey (#2A2725) and Green Waterloo (#2C2D24).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(42, 42, 35)), which gives #2A2A23 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:84) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #2A2A23 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2A2A23 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#2A2A23 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#D7D7CF

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White

#FFFFFF

#2A2A23 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#21211B

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#191914

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#10100D

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Black

#000000

#2A2A23 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#3C3C34

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#4D4D45

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Grey

#808080

#2A2A23 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#292622

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#292422

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#292224

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#2A2A23 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
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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
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#26232A
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#23262A
#23262A

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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
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#2A2623
#2A2623

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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
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#232A2A
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#2A232A
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#232A23
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#23232A
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#2A232A
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#23232A
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#2A2326
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Nearest named colors to #2A2A23

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

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Bokara Grey color link
Bokara Grey

#2A2725

Green Waterloo color link
Green Waterloo

#2C2D24

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Rangoon Green color link
Rangoon Green

#2B2E25

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Maxwell Smart color link
Maxwell Smart

#2A2525

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Nero color link
Nero

#252525

Wood Bark color link
Wood Bark

#302621

Eternity color link
Eternity

#2D2F28

Metallic Black color link
Metallic Black

#2C2C2B

#2A2A23 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A2A23
  • RGB42, 42, 35
  • CMYK0, 0, 3, 84
  • CSSrgb(42, 42, 35)
  • HSL60°, 9%, 15%
  • HSL Precise60°, 9.091%, 15.098%
  • HSV60°, 17%, 16%
  • HSB60°, 17%, 16%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.165, 0.137)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.165, 0.137, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.165, 0.137)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2A2A23
  • DECIMAL ID2763299
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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