Information about #2C1B1D color

#2C1B1D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#2C1B1D falls into the Red Color Family — Low Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(44, 27, 29) — 17.3% red, 10.6% green, 11.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 7 / 6 / 83. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A softly toned warm red, #2C1B1D leans clearly toward the dark side. Designers typically reach for tones like this for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Loyal (#28191D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Sooty (#281D19) and Double Diesel (#28201D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(44, 27, 29)), which gives #2C1B1D its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2C1B1D: 16.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.3:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:83), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2C1B1D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2C1B1D color variations

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#2C1B1D 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 #2C1B1D

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

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

Sooty color link
Sooty

#281D19

Legal Dye color link
Legal Dye

#2E211B

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Cocktail color link
Cocktail

#2F1D25

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Hollow Plum color link
Hollow Plum

#2A1624

Black Kite color link
Black Kite

#351E1C

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C1B1D
  • RGB44, 27, 29
  • CMYK0, 7, 6, 83
  • CSSrgb(44, 27, 29)
  • HSL353°, 24%, 14%
  • HSL Precise352.941°, 23.944%, 13.922%
  • HSV353°, 39%, 17%
  • HSB353°, 39%, 17%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.106, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.106, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.106, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2C1B1D
  • DECIMAL ID2890525
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01