Information about #442E2C color

#442E2C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #442E2C is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(68, 46, 44) — 26.7% red, 18% green, 17.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 9 / 9 / 73. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#442E2C presents itself as a calm, restrained earthy red — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Old Burgundy (#43302E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rich Coffee (#47312B) and Mission Brown (#443028).

In RGB terms — rgb(68, 46, 44) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 12.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 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 #442E2C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#442E2C color variations

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#442E2C 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 #442E2C

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

Rich Coffee color link
Rich Coffee

#47312B

Dark Ginger color link
Dark Ginger

#473029

Nala color link
Nala

#412F28

Tempo color link
Tempo

#462B31

Slugger color link
Slugger

#42342B

Warmed Brown color link
Warmed Brown

#4A302B

Brown Coffee color link
Brown Coffee

#4A2C2A

Baked Earth color link
Baked Earth

#493028

Lignite color link
Lignite

#423429

Bark color link
Bark

#3E2F28

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#442E2C
  • RGB68, 46, 44
  • CMYK0, 9, 9, 73
  • CSSrgb(68, 46, 44)
  • HSL5°, 21%, 22%
  • HSL Precise5°, 21.429%, 21.961%
  • HSV5°, 35%, 27%
  • HSB5°, 35%, 27%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.267
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.267, 0.180, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.267, 0.180, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.267, 0.180, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB26.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID442E2C
  • DECIMAL ID4468268
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01