Information about #2F1111 color

#2F1111 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2F1111 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(47, 17, 17) (18.4% red, 6.7% green, 6.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 12 / 12 / 82 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2F1111 presents itself as a clearly saturated earthy red — 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 Vandalista (#310C16). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Tamarind (#341515) and Aida (#271615).

The recipe behind #2F1111 is rgb(47, 17, 17), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #2F1111 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 17.4:1 (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. No one has named #2F1111 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2F1111 color variations

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

#2F1111 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 #2F1111

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

Vandalista color link
Vandalista

#310C16

Tamarind color link
Tamarind

#341515

Aida color link
Aida

#271615

Dark Sienna color link
Dark Sienna

#3C1414

Root Beer color link
Root Beer

#290E05

Brown-Mallee color link
Brown-Mallee

#211216

Cannon Black color link
Cannon Black

#251706

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

Sooty color link
Sooty

#281D19

Clinker color link
Clinker

#371D09

#2F1111 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F1111
  • RGB47, 17, 17
  • CMYK0, 12, 12, 82
  • CSSrgb(47, 17, 17)
  • HSL0°, 47%, 13%
  • HSL Precise0°, 46.875%, 12.549%
  • HSV0°, 64%, 18%
  • HSB0°, 64%, 18%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.067
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.067
  • GLSLvec3(0.184, 0.067, 0.067)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.184, 0.067, 0.067, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.184, 0.067, 0.067)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB6.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB6.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2F1111
  • DECIMAL ID3084561
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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