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What color is 2B1616?

The RGB color code for color number #2B1616 is RGB(43, 22, 22). In the RGB color model, #2B1616 has a red value of 43, a green value of 22, and a blue value of 22. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 48.8% magenta, 48.8% yellow, and 83.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 32.3 % saturation, and 12.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #2B1616 has a hue of 0° (degrees), 48.8 % saturation and 16.9 % brightness/value.



Color 2B1616 is cool or warm?

Color 2B1616 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #2B1616? (For interior and product design)

2B1616 has an LRV of nearly 1. By LRV value, it is a very dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#2B1616

Light Color


Compare LRV 1 of #2B1616 with dark and light Color




Is #2B1616 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 2B1616 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #2B1616 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(43, 22, 22)
Red
43 (16.9%)
Green
22 (8.6%)
Blue
22 (8.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
48.84%
Yellow
48.84%
Key
83.14%

HSL

HSL(0deg, 32.3 %, 12.7 %)

Hue
Saturation
32.31 %.
Lightness
12.75 %.

RYB

RYB(214, 197, 204)
Red
214 (83.9%)
Yellow
197 (77.3%)
Blue
204 (79.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
Saturation
48.84 %.
Brightness / Value
16.86 %.

HWB

H: 0°

W: 8.63 %

B: 83.14 %

XYZ

X : 1.43

Y : 1.15

Z : 0.9

YXY

Y1 : 1.15

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 83.14%

M : 91.37%

Y : 91.37%


LRV

~ 1.1 %

Munsell Color System

1.7YR 0.9/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 10.15

A : 10.67

B : 4.55

CIE-Lch

L : 10.15

C : 11.6

H : 23.11

CIE-Luv

L : 10.15

U : 9.24

V : 1.99

Hunter-Lab

L : 10.7

A : 5.09

B : 2.48






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #2B1616


Here are the colors similar to 2B1616. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#321414
Seal brown
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#2C1608
Zinnwaldite Brown
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)
#3C1414
Dark Sienna
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)
#371D10
Hickory Brown
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 2B1616.


#2C1E1A
BS 04-B-29 - Brown
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 2B1616.


#3E2022
RAL 3007 - Black Red
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 2B1616.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 2B1616.


#3F2021
PANTONE 4975 C
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#3E2B2E
PANTONE Black 5 C
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)
#472426
PANTONE 2449 C
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 2B1616.






Paint color for Hex #2B1616


Here are the paint colors similar to 2B1616. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar

Hex color 2B1616 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #2B1616 to Valspar


#352125
Antique Burgundy (1011-8)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#3D2F30
Noblesse Oblige (8004-2G)
ΔE - 8.33 (91.7% similar)
#481E28
Ancient Burgundy (1011-6)
ΔE - 9.12 (90.9% similar)
#382534
Rare Wine (1011-9)
ΔE - 9.32 (90.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 2B1616 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #2B1616 to Sherwin Williams


#432722
Polished Mahogany (SW 2838)
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#392B2D
Raisin (SW 7630)
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)
#4B2929
Rookwood Dark Red (SW 2801)
ΔE - 8.26 (91.7% similar)
#4B3029
Rojo Marrón (SW 9182)
ΔE - 9.29 (90.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 2B1616 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #2B1616 to Benjamin Moore


#3C2D2B
Wenge (AF-180)
ΔE - 7.64 (92.4% similar)
#382930
Velvet Cloak (CSP-480)
ΔE - 7.66 (92.3% similar)
#453133
Caponata (AF-650)
ΔE - 8.57 (91.4% similar)
#3B3230
Espresso Bean (CSP-30)
ΔE - 10.46 (89.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color 2B1616 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #2B1616 to Behr


#583E3E
Divine Wine (PPU1-02)
ΔE - 13.06 (86.9% similar)
#483E45
Eclectic Purple (PPU17-20)
ΔE - 13.91 (86.1% similar)
#5E4145
Raspberry Truffle (MQ1-49)
ΔE - 14.67 (85.3% similar)
#4B4242
Sarsaparilla (HDC-AC-26)
ΔE - 14.71 (85.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 2B1616 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #2B1616 to Dunn-Edwards


#554348
Purple Prose (DET 405)
ΔE - 14.62 (85.4% similar)
#3B3A3A
Black (DEA 002)
ΔE - 15.01 (85.0% similar)
#58424C
Grapes of Wrath (DET 409)
ΔE - 15.19 (84.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 2B1616 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #2B1616 to PPG Paints


#604046
Gooseberry (PPG1048-7)
ΔE - 14.98 (85.0% similar)
#574642
Racy Raisin (PPG16-24)
ΔE - 15.35 (84.7% similar)
#4F443F
Dark Granite (PPG1005-7)
ΔE - 15.40 (84.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#2B1616 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



2B1616
Seal brown*

162B2B
Dark Jungle Green*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #2B1616?

Color that best contrast with #2B1616 is #162B2B, color name is Dark Jungle Green*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #2B1616?

Complementary or Opposite color for #2B1616 is #162B2B, color name is Dark Jungle Green*.





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