Information about #442D2B color

#442D2B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #442D2B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(68, 45, 43) — 26.7% red, 17.6% green, 16.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 9 / 10 / 73. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#442D2B is a softly toned warm red that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Mission Brown (#443028). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Old Burgundy (#43302E) and Nala (#412F28).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(68, 45, 43)), which gives #442D2B its character. If you plan to put text on a #442D2B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:73), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #442D2B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#442D2B color variations

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#442D2B 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 #442D2B

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

Old Burgundy color link
Old Burgundy

#43302E

Nala color link
Nala

#412F28

Dark Ginger color link
Dark Ginger

#473029

Rich Coffee color link
Rich Coffee

#47312B

Brown Coffee color link
Brown Coffee

#4A2C2A

Baked Earth color link
Baked Earth

#493028

Tempo color link
Tempo

#462B31

Warmed Brown color link
Warmed Brown

#4A302B

Bark color link
Bark

#3E2F28

Slugger color link
Slugger

#42342B

Lignite color link
Lignite

#423429

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#442D2B
  • RGB68, 45, 43
  • CMYK0, 9, 10, 73
  • CSSrgb(68, 45, 43)
  • HSL5°, 23%, 22%
  • HSL Precise4.8°, 22.523%, 21.765%
  • HSV5°, 37%, 27%
  • HSB5°, 37%, 27%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.267
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • GLSLvec3(0.267, 0.176, 0.169)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.267, 0.176, 0.169, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.267, 0.176, 0.169)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB26.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID442D2B
  • DECIMAL ID4468011
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01