Information about #2C2128 color

#2C2128 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2C2128 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(44, 33, 40) (17.3% red, 12.9% green, 15.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 4 / 2 / 83 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #2C2128 reads as a calm, restrained rose and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Maxwell Smart (#2A2525). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cocktail (#2F1D25) and Silhouette (#2A252C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(44, 33, 40)), which gives #2C2128 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2C2128 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 15.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:83) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #2C2128 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2C2128 color variations

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

#2C2128 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 #2C2128

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

Silhouette color link
Silhouette

#2A252C

Bokara Grey color link
Bokara Grey

#2A2725

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Nero color link
Nero

#252525

Raisin Black color link
Raisin Black

#242124

Montana color link
Montana

#291E30

Shadowland color link
Shadowland

#26272C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C2128
  • RGB44, 33, 40
  • CMYK0, 4, 2, 83
  • CSSrgb(44, 33, 40)
  • HSL322°, 14%, 15%
  • HSL Precise321.818°, 14.286%, 15.098%
  • HSV322°, 25%, 17%
  • HSB322°, 25%, 17%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.129, 0.157)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.129, 0.157, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.129, 0.157)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.7%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2C2128
  • DECIMAL ID2892072
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01