Information about #2E2A23 color

#2E2A23 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2E2A23 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(46, 42, 35) — 18% red, 16.5% green, 13.7% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 2 / 4 / 82. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2E2A23 presents itself as a calm, restrained orange — one that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Karaka (#2D2D24). Nearby in the Register you will also find Green Waterloo (#2C2D24) and Maire (#2A2922).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(46, 42, 35)), which gives #2E2A23 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:82) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #2E2A23 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2E2A23 color variations

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#2E2A23 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 #2E2A23

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

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Wood Bark color link
Wood Bark

#302621

Bokara Grey color link
Bokara Grey

#2A2725

Black Magic color link
Black Magic

#332C22

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Livid Brown color link
Livid Brown

#312A29

Eternity color link
Eternity

#2D2F28

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E2A23
  • RGB46, 42, 35
  • CMYK0, 2, 4, 82
  • CSSrgb(46, 42, 35)
  • HSL38°, 14%, 16%
  • HSL Precise38.182°, 13.58%, 15.882%
  • HSV38°, 24%, 18%
  • HSB38°, 24%, 18%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • GLSLvec3(0.180, 0.165, 0.137)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.180, 0.165, 0.137, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.180, 0.165, 0.137)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.7%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2E2A23
  • DECIMAL ID3025443
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01