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Information about #2E140D color

#2E140D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2E140D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(46, 20, 13) (18% red, 7.8% green, 5.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 10 / 13 / 82 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A confidently colored red, #2E140D 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 Zinnwaldite Brown (#2C1608). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tamarind (#341515) and Aida (#271615).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(46, 20, 13)), which gives #2E140D its character. If you plan to put text on a #2E140D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 17.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.2:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:82) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #2E140D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2E140D color variations

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

#2E140D 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 #2E140D

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

Tamarind color link
Tamarind

#341515

Aida color link
Aida

#271615

Root Beer color link
Root Beer

#290E05

Cannon Black color link
Cannon Black

#251706

Vandalista color link
Vandalista

#310C16

Clinker color link
Clinker

#371D09

Dark Sienna color link
Dark Sienna

#3C1414

Rebel color link
Rebel

#3C1206

Brown-Mallee color link
Brown-Mallee

#211216

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E140D
  • RGB46, 20, 13
  • CMYK0, 10, 13, 82
  • CSSrgb(46, 20, 13)
  • HSL13°, 56%, 12%
  • HSL Precise12.727°, 55.932%, 11.569%
  • HSV13°, 72%, 18%
  • HSB13°, 72%, 18%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.078
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.051
  • GLSLvec3(0.180, 0.078, 0.051)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.180, 0.078, 0.051, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.180, 0.078, 0.051)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB7.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2E140D
  • DECIMAL ID3019789
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01