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#121212 Hex Code

Color Name: Chinese Black

What is hex #121212 Color?

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The color name of hex code #121212 is Chinese Black. The RGB values are (18, 18, 18) which means it is composed of 33% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:1 M:1 Y:1 K:93. In the HSV/HSB scale, #121212 has a hue of 359°, 0% saturation and a brightness value of 7%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.

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Hex #121212 Color Codes

Color NameChinese Black
RGB Values(18, 18, 18)
CMYK Values(1%, 1%, 1%, 93%)
HSV/HSB Values(359°, 0%, 7%)
Closest Web Safe#000000
Inverse Color#EDEDED [Bright Gray]
Closest Pantone®Black 6 C
Closest RAL9005 [Jet black]
Complementary Color#121212 [Chinese Black]
#121212 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#121212
Desaturated#121212
Weighted Average (Most Common)#121212
Weighted Average (Luma)#121212
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#484848

Hex #121212 Color Palettes

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Complementary color palette of 121212. Complementary color is 121212

Complementary Palette

The complement of #121212 is #121212 which is called Chinese Black. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #121212 color is offered by #121212. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

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Analogous color palette with (121212, 121212 and 121212)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #121212 are #121212 and #121212, called Chinese Black and Chinese Black, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #121212 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

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Split Complementary color palette with (121212, 121212 and 121212)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #121212 are #121212 (Chinese Black) and #121212 (Chinese Black). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

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Triadic color palette with (121212, 121212 and 121212)

Triadic Palette

#121212 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #121212 (Chinese Black) and #121212 (Chinese Black) along with #121212, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

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Tetradic color palette with (121212, 121212, 121212 and 121212)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #121212 has #121212 (Chinese Black), #121212 (Chinese Black) and #121212 (Chinese Black). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.

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Square color palette with (121212, 121212, 121212 and 121212)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #121212 contains #121212 (Chinese Black), #121212 (Chinese Black) and #121212 (Chinese Black). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

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Hex #121212 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #121212 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of 121212 Color

Tints

  • Transparent 414141414141
  • Transparent 595959595959
  • Transparent 717171717171
  • Transparent 898989898989
  • Transparent A0A0A0A0A0A0
  • Transparent B8B8B8B8B8B8
  • Transparent D0D0D0D0D0D0
  • Transparent E7E7E7E7E7E7

Tones

  • Transparent 282828282828
  • Transparent 333333333333
  • Transparent 3E3E3E3E3E3E
  • Transparent 494949494949
  • Transparent 545454545454
  • Transparent 5F5F5F5F5F5F
  • Transparent 6A6A6A6A6A6A
  • Transparent 757575757575

Shades

  • Transparent 0E0E0E0E0E0E
  • Transparent 0D0D0D0D0D0D
  • Transparent 0B0B0B0B0B0B
  • Transparent 090909090909
  • Transparent 070707070707
  • Transparent 050505050505
  • Transparent 040404040404
  • Transparent 020202020202

#121212 Color Patterns

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    #121212 Vertical Stripes Pattern

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    #121212 Honeycomb Pattern

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    #121212 Leaves Pattern

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    #121212 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #121212 Trellis Pattern

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    #121212 Plaid Pattern


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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.