Information about Sooty color

#281D19 - Sooty color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #281D19, known as "Sooty", is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(40, 29, 25) (15.7% red, 11.4% green, 9.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 4 / 6 / 84 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#281D19 is a gently muted orange 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 Double Diesel (#28201D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Loyal (#28191D) and Top Gear (#24221A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(40, 29, 25)), which gives #281D19 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 16.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:84), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. The name "Sooty" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Sooty color variations

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

Sooty 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 Sooty

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

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Legal Dye color link
Legal Dye

#2E211B

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Aida color link
Aida

#271615

Blackout color link
Blackout

#211916

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#281D19
  • RGB40, 29, 25
  • CMYK0, 4, 6, 84
  • CSSrgb(40, 29, 25)
  • HSL16°, 23%, 13%
  • HSL Precise16°, 23.077%, 12.745%
  • HSV16°, 38%, 16%
  • HSB16°, 38%, 16%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.098
  • GLSLvec3(0.157, 0.114, 0.098)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.157, 0.114, 0.098, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.157, 0.114, 0.098)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9.8%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID281D19
  • DECIMAL ID2628889
  • Name Length5
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