#172B2E Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Gunmetal
What is hex #172B2E Color?
The color name of hex code #172B2E is Dark Gunmetal. The RGB values are (23, 43, 46) which means it is composed of
21% red, 38% green and 41% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:50 M:6 Y:0 K:82. In the HSV/HSB scale, #172B2E has a hue of 188°, 50% saturation and a brightness value of 18%.
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 #172B2E Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Gunmetal |
| RGB Values | (23, 43, 46) |
| CMYK Values | (50%, 6%, 0%, 82%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (188°, 50%, 18%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #003333 |
| Inverse Color | #E8D4D1 [Queen Pink] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5535 C |
| Closest RAL | 5004 [Black blue] |
| Complementary Color | #2E1A17 [Dark Sienna] |
| #172B2E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #252525 |
| Desaturated | #232323 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #252525 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #272727 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #696969 |
Hex #172B2E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #172B2E is #2E1A17 which is called Dark Sienna. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #172B2E color is offered by #2E1A17. 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.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #172B2E are #17202E and #172E26, called Dark Gunmetal and Phthalo Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #172B2E 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.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #172B2E are #2E1720 (Chocolate Kisses) and #2E2617 (Pine Tree). 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.
Triadic Palette
#172B2E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2E172B (Dark Purple) and #2B2E17 (Pine Tree) along with #172B2E, 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.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #172B2E has #2E172B (Dark Purple), #2E1A17 (Dark Sienna) and #172E1A (Dark Jungle Green). 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.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #172B2E contains #26172E (Dark Purple), #2E1A17 (Dark Sienna) and #202E17 (Dark Jungle Green). 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.
Hex #172B2E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #172B2E 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.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 172B2E Color
Tints
455558- 5D6B6D
- 748082
- 8B9597
- A2AAAB
- B9BFC0
- D1D5D5
- E8EAEA
Tones
- 2C3C3E
- 374547
- 414D4F
- 4C5657
- 565E5F
- 616767
- 6B6F70
- 767878
Shades
- 122225
- 101E20
- 0E1A1C
- 0C1617
- 091112
- 070D0E
- 050909
- 020405
#172B2E Color Patterns
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#172B2E Gingham Checks
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#172B2E Honeycomb Pattern
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#172B2E Houndstooth Pattern
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#172B2E 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.
