Information about #2D2B2A color

#2D2B2A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2D2B2A is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Desaturated and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(45, 43, 42) (17.6% red, 16.9% green, 16.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 1 / 1 / 82 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #2D2B2A reads as a quiet, subdued grey and 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 practically indistinguishable from Metallic Black (#2C2C2B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pitch Black (#2C2B2C) and Livid Brown (#312A29).

In RGB terms — rgb(45, 43, 42) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #2D2B2A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 14.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:82) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #2D2B2A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2D2B2A color variations

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#2D2B2A 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 #2D2B2A

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

Pitch Black color link
Pitch Black

#2C2B2C

Livid Brown color link
Livid Brown

#312A29

Eternity color link
Eternity

#2D2F28

Diesel color link
Diesel

#322C2B

Shadow Match color link
Shadow Match

#312F2C

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Bunker color link
Bunker

#292C2F

Element color link
Element

#2C2F2F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2D2B2A
  • RGB45, 43, 42
  • CMYK0, 1, 1, 82
  • CSSrgb(45, 43, 42)
  • HSL20°, 3%, 17%
  • HSL Precise20°, 3.448%, 17.059%
  • HSV20°, 7%, 18%
  • HSB20°, 7%, 18%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • GLSLvec3(0.176, 0.169, 0.165)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.176, 0.169, 0.165, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.176, 0.169, 0.165)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2D2B2A
  • DECIMAL ID2960170
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01