Color swatch image showing #2C160E with RGB(44,22,14) values

#2C160E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #2C160E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#2C160E Color Information

#2C160E RGB value is (44, 22, 14). The hex color red value is 44, green is 22, and blue is 14. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 52 percent, and lightness of 11 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 68 percent, 83 percent.

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#2C160E Color Meaning

Color #2C160E embodies groundedness, stability, and earthy strength. #2C160E very dark brown evokes natural textures, resilience, and reliable energy. Psychologically, color #2C160E promotes focus, calm, and enduring composure, supporting reflective or professional environments. Culturally, color #2C160E symbolizes reliability, tradition, and earth-linked energy in Western symbolism, while Eastern traditions associate #2C160E with grounding, protection, and stability. Fengshui values #2C160E for anchoring spaces, harmonizing colors, and providing a strong foundation. Spiritually, #2C160E resonates with the root chakra, supporting endurance, security, and grounded vitality. In design and arts, color #2C160E 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 #2C160E 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
#2C160E
RGB
rgb(44, 22, 14)
HSL
hsl(16°, 52%, 11%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 68%, 83%)
HSV
hsv(16°, 68%, 17%)
XYZ
1.4049 1.1410 0.5617
Yxy
1.1410 0.4521 0.3672
Hunter Lab
10.6818 0.0318 0.0214
CIE-Lab
10.1148 10.1436 9.4057

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red44 / 255 (17%)
17%
Green22 / 255 (9%)
Blue14 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)83 / 100 (83%)
83%

Color Variations

#2C160E 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

#2C160E 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 #2C160E 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
#2C160E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

17.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

17.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

17.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #2C160E 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

#2C160E

protanopia

#222210

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2C160E;

Text Color

color: #2C160E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2C160E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2C160E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2C160E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2C160E 0%, #20100a 100%);

#2C160E Color FAQs

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