Color #2C2018 Color / Colour Code #2C2018
This page shows the hex color code for color #2c2018 (#2C2018). The colour is a orange tone with 29% saturation and 13% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2C2018 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2C2018 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 354, 24, and 54 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 24, 144, and 264 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2C2018
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 24 and saturation at 29%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 24 to 69 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 24 with its complement at 204 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #2C2018
Lightness variations at hue 24 and 29% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2C2018
Design Use Cases for #2C2018
Muted Accent Color
With 29% saturation, #2C2018 has a subtle, sophisticated quality. This level of desaturation works well for secondary buttons, inactive states, subtle borders, and backgrounds that need a hint of color without being distracting. Muted colors communicate restraint and professionalism.
Dark Mode Background
At just 13% lightness, #2C2018 works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#2C2018 sits in the orange range (hue 24). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #2C2018 (hue 24) to its complement at hue 204. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 54. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2c2018, #18232b);
CSS Code for #2C2018
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About Color #2C2018 (#2C2018)
#2C2018 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 44 red, 32 green, and 24 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 24 degrees with 29% saturation and 13% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2C2018 is 35/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 27% magenta, 45% yellow, and 83% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2C2018 against white is 15.83:1 and against black is 1.33:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #18232B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2C2018. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2B1819 and #2B2918, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #2C2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #2C2018?
- #2C2018 is Color #2C2018, a orange color (colour) with RGB(44, 32, 24), HSL(24, 29%, 13%), and CMYK(0%, 27%, 45%, 83%). Its perceived brightness is 35/255.
- Is #2C2018 accessible for text?
- Against white, #2C2018 has a contrast ratio of 15.83:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.33:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #2C2018?
- The complementary colour is #18232B (hue 204). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2B1819 and #2B2918. The triadic palette adds #182B1F and #1F182B for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2C2018 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2c2018; or rgb(44, 32, 24); or hsl(24, 29%, 13%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 24 29% 13%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.