Information about #2A381F color

#2A381F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2A381F belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(42, 56, 31) (16.5% red, 22% green, 12.2% blue), or CMYK 5 / 0 / 10 / 78 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2A381F presents itself as a softly balanced zesty chartreuse — one that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Kereru (#283E23). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rangitoto (#2E3222) and Pine Tree (#2A2F23).

In RGB terms — rgb(42, 56, 31) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #2A381F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:78), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2A381F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2A381F color variations

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

#2A381F 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 #2A381F

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

Kereru color link
Kereru

#283E23

Rangitoto color link
Rangitoto

#2E3222

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Black Forest color link
Black Forest

#2C3227

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Kea color link
Kea

#283E2A

Feverpitch color link
Feverpitch

#2D4325

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A381F
  • RGB42, 56, 31
  • CMYK5, 0, 10, 78
  • CSSrgb(42, 56, 31)
  • HSL94°, 29%, 17%
  • HSL Precise93.6°, 28.736%, 17.059%
  • HSV94°, 45%, 22%
  • HSB94°, 45%, 22%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.220, 0.122)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.220, 0.122, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.220, 0.122)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2A381F
  • DECIMAL ID2766879
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01