Information about #2E2E1D color

#2E2E1D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2E2E1D belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(46, 46, 29) (18% red, 18% green, 11.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 0 / 7 / 82 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2E2E1D presents itself as a softly toned golden yellow — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Rangitoto (#2E3222). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Karaka (#2D2D24) and Pine Tree (#2A2F23).

In RGB terms — rgb(46, 46, 29) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #2E2E1D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.8:1 (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. No one has named #2E2E1D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2E2E1D color variations

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

#2E2E1D 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 #2E2E1D

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

Rangitoto color link
Rangitoto

#2E3222

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Pine Tree color link
Pine Tree

#2A2F23

Black Magic color link
Black Magic

#332C22

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Wood Bark color link
Wood Bark

#302621

Cocoa Brown color link
Cocoa Brown

#35281E

Black Forest color link
Black Forest

#2C3227

Eternity color link
Eternity

#2D2F28

Bokara Grey color link
Bokara Grey

#2A2725

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E2E1D
  • RGB46, 46, 29
  • CMYK0, 0, 7, 82
  • CSSrgb(46, 46, 29)
  • HSL60°, 23%, 15%
  • HSL Precise60°, 22.667%, 14.706%
  • HSV60°, 37%, 18%
  • HSB60°, 37%, 18%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.180, 0.180, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.180, 0.180, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.180, 0.180, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2E2E1D
  • DECIMAL ID3026461
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01