Information about #2B3017 color

#2B3017 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2B3017 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(43, 48, 23) (16.9% red, 18.8% green, 9% blue), or CMYK 2 / 0 / 10 / 81 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A softly balanced yellow, #2B3017 carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Rangitoto (#2E3222). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pine Tree (#2A2F23) and Maire (#2A2922).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(43, 48, 23)), which gives #2B3017 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2B3017 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:81) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #2B3017 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2B3017 color variations

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

#2B3017 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 #2B3017

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

Rangitoto color link
Rangitoto

#2E3222

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Black Magic color link
Black Magic

#332C22

Cocoa Brown color link
Cocoa Brown

#35281E

Wood Bark color link
Wood Bark

#302621

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Legal Dye color link
Legal Dye

#2E211B

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B3017
  • RGB43, 48, 23
  • CMYK2, 0, 10, 81
  • CSSrgb(43, 48, 23)
  • HSL72°, 35%, 14%
  • HSL Precise72°, 35.211%, 13.922%
  • HSV72°, 52%, 19%
  • HSB72°, 52%, 19%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.188
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • GLSLvec3(0.169, 0.188, 0.090)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.169, 0.188, 0.090, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.169, 0.188, 0.090)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2B3017
  • DECIMAL ID2830359
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01