Information about #2B1E22 color

#2B1E22 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2B1E22 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(43, 30, 34) (16.9% red, 11.8% green, 13.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 5 / 4 / 83 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2B1E22 is a calm, restrained rose that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Double Barbecue (#282020). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cocktail (#2F1D25) and Double Diesel (#28201D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(43, 30, 34)), which gives #2B1E22 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2B1E22 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 16.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:83) — 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.

#2B1E22 color variations

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#2B1E22 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 #2B1E22

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

Cocktail color link
Cocktail

#2F1D25

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

Raisin Black color link
Raisin Black

#242124

Legal Dye color link
Legal Dye

#2E211B

Hollow Plum color link
Hollow Plum

#2A1624

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B1E22
  • RGB43, 30, 34
  • CMYK0, 5, 4, 83
  • CSSrgb(43, 30, 34)
  • HSL342°, 18%, 14%
  • HSL Precise341.538°, 17.808%, 14.314%
  • HSV342°, 30%, 17%
  • HSB342°, 30%, 17%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • GLSLvec3(0.169, 0.118, 0.133)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.169, 0.118, 0.133, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.169, 0.118, 0.133)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.3%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2B1E22
  • DECIMAL ID2825762
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01