Information about #2E2C1C color

#2E2C1C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#2E2C1C falls into the Yellow Color Family — Low Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(46, 44, 28) — 18% red, 17.3% green, 11% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 1 / 7 / 82. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2E2C1C presents itself as a calm, restrained yellow — one 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 a hair away from Maire (#2A2922). Nearby in the Register you will also find Black Magic (#332C22) and Wood Bark (#302621).

In RGB terms — rgb(46, 44, 28) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 14.1:1 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 #2E2C1C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2E2C1C color variations

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#2E2C1C 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 #2E2C1C

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

Black Magic color link
Black Magic

#332C22

Wood Bark color link
Wood Bark

#302621

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Cocoa Brown color link
Cocoa Brown

#35281E

Rangitoto color link
Rangitoto

#2E3222

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Bokara Grey color link
Bokara Grey

#2A2725

Legal Dye color link
Legal Dye

#2E211B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E2C1C
  • RGB46, 44, 28
  • CMYK0, 1, 7, 82
  • CSSrgb(46, 44, 28)
  • HSL53°, 24%, 15%
  • HSL Precise53.333°, 24.324%, 14.51%
  • HSV53°, 39%, 18%
  • HSB53°, 39%, 18%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • GLSLvec3(0.180, 0.173, 0.110)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.180, 0.173, 0.110, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.180, 0.173, 0.110)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2E2C1C
  • DECIMAL ID3025948
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01