Information about #2E191D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2E191D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(46, 25, 29) (18% red, 9.8% green, 11.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 8 / 7 / 82 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A moderately toned warm red, #2E191D 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 practically indistinguishable from Loyal (#28191D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Legal Dye (#2E211B) and Sooty (#281D19).

The recipe behind #2E191D is rgb(46, 25, 29), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2E191D: 16.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.3:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:82), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2E191D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2E191D color variations

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#2E191D 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 #2E191D

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

Legal Dye color link
Legal Dye

#2E211B

Sooty color link
Sooty

#281D19

Hollow Plum color link
Hollow Plum

#2A1624

Black Kite color link
Black Kite

#351E1C

Cocktail color link
Cocktail

#2F1D25

Spitfire color link
Spitfire

#381921

Tamarind color link
Tamarind

#341515

Aida color link
Aida

#271615

#2E191D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E191D
  • RGB46, 25, 29
  • CMYK0, 8, 7, 82
  • CSSrgb(46, 25, 29)
  • HSL349°, 30%, 14%
  • HSL Precise348.571°, 29.577%, 13.922%
  • HSV349°, 46%, 18%
  • HSB349°, 46%, 18%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.098
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.180, 0.098, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.180, 0.098, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.180, 0.098, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2E191D
  • DECIMAL ID3021085
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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