Information about #2C2A23 color

#2C2A23 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2C2A23 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(44, 42, 35) (17.3% red, 16.5% green, 13.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 1 / 4 / 83 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2C2A23 is a calm, restrained yellow that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Maire (#2A2922). Nearby in the Register you will also find Green Waterloo (#2C2D24) and Karaka (#2D2D24).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(44, 42, 35)), which gives #2C2A23 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:83) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #2C2A23 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2C2A23 color variations

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

#2C2A23 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#5A5648

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#8A846F

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#B1AD9E

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#D8D6CE

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White

#FFFFFF

#2C2A23 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#21201B

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#191814

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#10100D

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#080806

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Black

#000000

#2C2A23 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#3D3A33

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#4E4C45

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#5F5E57

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#706F6B

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Grey

#808080

#2C2A23 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#252A22

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#282A22

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#2C2A23

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#2A2522

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#2A2222

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#2A2225

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#2C2A23 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
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#22242A
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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
#2C2A23
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#24222A
#24222A

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#22282A
#22282A

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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
#282A22
#282A22

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#2C2A23
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#2A2422
#2A2422

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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
#2C2A23
#2C2A23

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#222A29
#222A29

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#29222A
#29222A

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#2C2A23
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#242A22
#242A22

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#22242A
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#29222A
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
#2C2A23
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#222A24
#222A24

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#22242A
#22242A

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#2A2228
#2A2228

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Nearest named colors to #2C2A23

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

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Green Waterloo color link
Green Waterloo

#2C2D24

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Bokara Grey color link
Bokara Grey

#2A2725

Rangoon Green color link
Rangoon Green

#2B2E25

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Maxwell Smart color link
Maxwell Smart

#2A2525

Wood Bark color link
Wood Bark

#302621

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Eternity color link
Eternity

#2D2F28

Black Magic color link
Black Magic

#332C22

Livid Brown color link
Livid Brown

#312A29

#2C2A23 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C2A23
  • RGB44, 42, 35
  • CMYK0, 1, 4, 83
  • CSSrgb(44, 42, 35)
  • HSL47°, 11%, 15%
  • HSL Precise46.667°, 11.392%, 15.49%
  • HSV47°, 20%, 17%
  • HSB47°, 20%, 17%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.165, 0.137)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.165, 0.137, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.165, 0.137)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.7%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2C2A23
  • DECIMAL ID2894371
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers18 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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