Information about #2F160F color

#2F160F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2F160F is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(47, 22, 15) — 18.4% red, 8.6% green, 5.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 10 / 13 / 82. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A confidently colored earthy red, #2F160F carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Zinnwaldite Brown (#2C1608). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tamarind (#341515) and Aida (#271615).

In RGB terms — rgb(47, 22, 15) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #2F160F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 16.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.2:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:82), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2F160F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2F160F color variations

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#2F160F 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 #2F160F

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

Tamarind color link
Tamarind

#341515

Aida color link
Aida

#271615

Clinker color link
Clinker

#371D09

Vandalista color link
Vandalista

#310C16

Cannon Black color link
Cannon Black

#251706

Sooty color link
Sooty

#281D19

Dark Sienna color link
Dark Sienna

#3C1414

Root Beer color link
Root Beer

#290E05

Blackout color link
Blackout

#211916

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F160F
  • RGB47, 22, 15
  • CMYK0, 10, 13, 82
  • CSSrgb(47, 22, 15)
  • HSL13°, 52%, 12%
  • HSL Precise13.125°, 51.613%, 12.157%
  • HSV13°, 68%, 18%
  • HSB13°, 68%, 18%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.086
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.059
  • GLSLvec3(0.184, 0.086, 0.059)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.184, 0.086, 0.059, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.184, 0.086, 0.059)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB8.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2F160F
  • DECIMAL ID3085839
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01