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What color is 2E281D?

The RGB color code for color number #2E281D is RGB(46, 40, 29). In the RGB color model, #2E281D has a red value of 46, a green value of 40, and a blue value of 29. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.0% magenta, 37.0% yellow, and 82.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.8° (degrees), 22.7 % saturation, and 14.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #2E281D has a hue of 38.8° (degrees), 37.0 % saturation and 18.0 % brightness/value.



Color 2E281D is cool or warm?

Color 2E281D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #2E281D? (For interior and product design)

2E281D has an LRV of nearly 2. 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.



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#2E281D

Light Color


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Is #2E281D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 2E281D 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 #2E281D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(46, 40, 29)
Red
46 (18.0%)
Green
40 (15.7%)
Blue
29 (11.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.04%
Yellow
36.96%
Key
81.96%

HSL

HSL(38.82deg, 22.7 %, 14.7 %)

Hue
38.82°
Saturation
22.67 %.
Lightness
14.71 %.

RYB

RYB(192, 192, 193)
Red
192 (75.3%)
Yellow
192 (75.2%)
Blue
193 (75.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.82°
Saturation
36.96 %.
Brightness / Value
18.04 %.

HWB

H: 38.82°

W: 11.37 %

B: 81.96 %

XYZ

X : 2.11

Y : 2.19

Z : 1.47

YXY

Y1 : 2.19

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 81.96%

M : 84.31%

Y : 88.63%


LRV

~ 2.2 %

Munsell Color System

6.1Y 1.5/1.5

CIE-Lab

L : 16.44

A : 0.64

B : 8.27

CIE-Lch

L : 16.44

C : 8.3

H : 85.61

CIE-Luv

L : 16.44

U : 3.52

V : 6.86

Hunter-Lab

L : 14.79

A : -0.45

B : 4.44






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #2E281D


Here are the colors similar to 2E281D. 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.



#383428
Graphite Gray
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#3C3731
Black Pepper
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
#3C341F
Dark Olive Drab
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#1B1610
Shadow Black
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 2E281D.


#2C2617
BS 10-B-29 - Ironstone
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#36312D
BS 04-B-25 - Saracen
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#221F1C
BS 22-B-29 - Deep Purple
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
#433A23
BS 10-B-27 - Brown
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 2E281D.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 2E281D.


#332F21
PANTONE Black 2 C
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#312923
PANTONE 4259 C
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#31261D
PANTONE Black 4 C
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#2D2926
PANTONE Black C
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 2E281D.


#3A3327
RAL 6022 - Olive Drab
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#37342A
RAL 6008 - Brown Green
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#3C392E
RAL 6006 - Gray Olive
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#2A292A
RAL 9017 - Traffic Black
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 2E281D.






Paint color for Hex #2E281D


Here are the paint colors similar to 2E281D. 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 2E281D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #2E281D to Valspar


#3A3530
Fired Earth (6011-1)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#2F2F2F
Tomcat (8006-12G)
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)
#473D32
Gondola (8005-6G)
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)
#403F35
Ginger's Grotto (T699)
ΔE - 7.88 (92.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 2E281D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #2E281D to Benjamin Moore


#3B3230
Espresso Bean (CSP-30)
ΔE - 7.45 (92.6% similar)
#393736
Black Beauty (2128-10)
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)
#353434
Onyx (2133-10)
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 2E281D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #2E281D to Sherwin Williams


#2F2F30
Tricorn Black (SW 6258)
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)
#313031
Caviar (SW 6990)
ΔE - 7.95 (92.0% similar)
#424036
Andiron (SW 6174)
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)
#323132
Black Magic (SW 6991)
ΔE - 8.05 (91.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 2E281D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #2E281D to Dunn-Edwards


#3B3A3A
Black (DEA 002)
ΔE - 8.88 (91.1% similar)
#3E3F41
Dark Engine (DE 6350)
ΔE - 11.02 (89.0% similar)
#4F4744
Espresso Macchiato (DET 680)
ΔE - 11.74 (88.3% similar)
#464647
Black Tie (DE 6357)
ΔE - 12.21 (87.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 2E281D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #2E281D to Behr


#3B3C3B
Limousine Leather (MQ5-05)
ΔE - 9.14 (90.9% similar)
#433F3D
Off Broadway (MQ1-35)
ΔE - 9.22 (90.8% similar)
#413F3E
Blackout (N510-7)
ΔE - 9.55 (90.5% similar)
#3F3F3E
Black (Behr)
ΔE - 9.67 (90.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 2E281D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #2E281D to PPG Paints


#3C3D3D
Starless Sky (PPG0995-7)
ΔE - 9.73 (90.3% similar)
#414040
Black Magic (PPG1001-7)
ΔE - 10.24 (89.8% similar)
#4B4441
Phantom Mist (PPG1002-7)
ΔE - 10.67 (89.3% similar)
#4F443F
Dark Granite (PPG1005-7)
ΔE - 10.98 (89.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#2E281D 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



2E281D
Graphite Gray*

1D232E
Squid Ink*


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 #2E281D?

Color that best contrast with #2E281D is #1D232E, color name is Squid Ink*
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 #2E281D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #2E281D is #1D232E, color name is Squid Ink*.





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