Information about #402F21 color

#402F21 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#402F21 falls into the Orange Color Family — Mild Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(64, 47, 33) — 25.1% red, 18.4% green, 12.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 7 / 12 / 75. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#402F21 presents itself as a moderately toned warm orange — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Iroko (#433120). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Morocco Brown (#442D21) and Bivouac Green (#403225).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(64, 47, 33)), which gives #402F21 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #402F21: 12.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.6:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:75), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #402F21 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#402F21 color variations

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

#402F21 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 #402F21

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

Iroko color link
Iroko

#433120

Cola color link
Cola

#3C3024

Bistre color link
Bistre

#3D2B1F

Sambuca color link
Sambuca

#3B2E25

Nala color link
Nala

#412F28

Bark color link
Bark

#3E2F28

Mikado color link
Mikado

#3F3623

Digeridoo color link
Digeridoo

#452924

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#402F21
  • RGB64, 47, 33
  • CMYK0, 7, 12, 75
  • CSSrgb(64, 47, 33)
  • HSL27°, 32%, 19%
  • HSL Precise27.097°, 31.959%, 19.02%
  • HSV27°, 48%, 25%
  • HSB27°, 48%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • GLSLvec3(0.251, 0.184, 0.129)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.251, 0.184, 0.129, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.251, 0.184, 0.129)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID402F21
  • DECIMAL ID4206369
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01