Information about Black Kite color

#351E1C - Black Kite color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #351E1C, known as "Black Kite", is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(53, 30, 28) (20.8% red, 11.8% green, 11% blue), or CMYK 0 / 9 / 10 / 79 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#351E1C is a mildly saturated red 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 almost identical to Scorched Brown (#351F19). Nearby in the Register you will also find Legal Dye (#2E211B) and Spitfire (#381921).

In RGB terms — rgb(53, 30, 28) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 15.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:79), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. The name "Black Kite" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Black Kite color variations

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

Black Kite 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 Black Kite

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Legal Dye color link
Legal Dye

#2E211B

Spitfire color link
Spitfire

#381921

Brown Pod color link
Brown Pod

#3C241B

Cocoa Brown color link
Cocoa Brown

#35281E

Wood Bark color link
Wood Bark

#302621

Toorak color link
Toorak

#392523

Cocktail color link
Cocktail

#2F1D25

Tamarind color link
Tamarind

#341515

Treehouse color link
Treehouse

#3B2820

Temptress color link
Temptress

#3C2126

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#351E1C
  • RGB53, 30, 28
  • CMYK0, 9, 10, 79
  • CSSrgb(53, 30, 28)
  • HSL5°, 31%, 16%
  • HSL Precise4.8°, 30.864%, 15.882%
  • HSV5°, 47%, 21%
  • HSB5°, 47%, 21%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.208
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • GLSLvec3(0.208, 0.118, 0.110)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.208, 0.118, 0.110, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.208, 0.118, 0.110)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB20.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID351E1C
  • DECIMAL ID3481116
  • Name Length10
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