Grayish Dark Red

The color #2A231E is a grayish dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 42, 35, 30 and HSL values of 25°, 17%, 14%.

Color Values for #2A231E

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HEX:
#2A231E
RGB:
rgb(42,35,30) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(25,17%,14%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 17%, 29%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #2A231E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #2A231E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 16.5%
Green: 13.7%
Blue: 11.8%

Contrast Analysis for #2A231E

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #2A231E

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #2A231E

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #2A231E

The complementary color for #2A231E is #1E252A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #2A231E

The analogous colors for #2A231E are #2A1E1F and #2A291E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #2A231E

The triadic colors for #2A231E are #1E2A23 and #231E2A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #2A231E

These are the darker variations of #2A231E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #221C18 and #191512. This progression shows how #2A231E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #2A231E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #554F4B and #7F7B78. This progression shows how #2A231E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #2A231E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #2A231E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#2A231E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #2A231E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #2A231E is a grayish dark red with RGB values of 42, 35, 30 and HSL values of 25°, 17%, 14%.

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