Color swatch image showing Zinnwaldite Brown (#2C1608) with RGB(44,22,8) values

Zinnwaldite Brown (#2C1608) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Zinnwaldite Brown (#2C1608) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Zinnwaldite Brown (#2C1608) Color Information

Zinnwaldite Brown (#2C1608) RGB value is (44, 22, 8). The hex color red value is 44, green is 22, and blue is 8. Its HSL format shows a hue of 23°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of 10 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 82 percent, 83 percent.

Zinnwaldite Brown
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Zinnwaldite Brown (#2C1608) Color Meaning

Zinnwaldite Brown (#2C1608) embodies groundedness, stability, and earthy strength. This very dark brown evokes natural textures, resilience, and reliable energy. Psychologically, Zinnwaldite Brown (#2C1608) promotes focus, calm, and enduring composure, supporting reflective or professional environments. Culturally, Zinnwaldite Brown (#2C1608) symbolizes reliability, tradition, and earth-linked energy in Western symbolism, while Eastern traditions associate it with grounding, protection, and stability. Fengshui values it for anchoring spaces, harmonizing colors, and providing a strong foundation. Spiritually, it resonates with the root chakra, supporting endurance, security, and grounded vitality. In design and arts, Zinnwaldite Brown (#2C1608) works as a base tone, accent, or natural motif. Its dark, muted hue pairs effectively with lighter neutrals, greens, or soft yellows, appearing in rustic interiors, furniture, and nature-inspired artwork.

Color Conversion

Convert Zinnwaldite Brown (#2C1608) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#2C1608
RGB
rgb(44, 22, 8)
HSL
hsl(23°, 69%, 10%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 82%, 83%)
HSV
hsv(23°, 82%, 17%)
XYZ
1.3694 1.1268 0.3750
Yxy
1.1268 0.4769 0.3924
Hunter Lab
10.6151 0.0294 0.0267
CIE-Lab
10.0062 9.5712 11.8875

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red44 / 255 (17%)
17%
Green22 / 255 (9%)
Blue8 / 255 (3%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Key (Black)83 / 100 (83%)
83%

Color Variations

Zinnwaldite Brown (#2C1608) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Zinnwaldite Brown (#2C1608) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Zinnwaldite Brown (#2C1608) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#2C1608

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

17.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

17.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

17.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #2C1608 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Zinnwaldite Brown (#2C1608)

protanopia

#22220b

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2C1608;

Text Color

color: #2C1608;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2C1608;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2C160840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2C1608;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2C1608 0%, #211106 100%);

Zinnwaldite Brown (#2C1608) Color FAQs

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