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#1B282E Hex Code

Color Name: Dark Gunmetal

What is hex #1B282E Color?

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The color name of hex code #1B282E is Dark Gunmetal. The RGB values are (27, 40, 46) which means it is composed of 24% red, 35% green and 41% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:41 M:13 Y:0 K:82. In the HSV/HSB scale, #1B282E has a hue of 199°, 41% 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 #1B282E Color Codes

Color NameDark Gunmetal
RGB Values(27, 40, 46)
CMYK Values(41%, 13%, 0%, 82%)
HSV/HSB Values(199°, 41%, 18%)
Closest Web Safe#333333
Inverse Color#E4D7D1 [Bone]
Closest Pantone®433 C
Closest RAL5004 [Black blue]
Complementary Color#2E211B [Raisin Black]
#1B282E Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#262626
Desaturated#252525
Weighted Average (Most Common)#252525
Weighted Average (Luma)#262626
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#686868

Hex #1B282E Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 1B282E. Complementary color is 2E211B

Complementary Palette

The complement of #1B282E is #2E211B which is called Raisin Black. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #1B282E color is offered by #2E211B. 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.

1B282E 2E211B
Analogous color palette with (1B282E, 1B1F2E and 1B2E2B)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #1B282E are #1B1F2E and #1B2E2B, called Dark Gunmetal and Medium Jungle Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #1B282E 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.

1B282E 1B1F2E 1B2E2B
Split Complementary color palette with (1B282E, 2E1B1F and 2E2B1B)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #1B282E are #2E1B1F (Raisin Black) and #2E2B1B (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.

1B282E 2E1B1F 2E2B1B
Triadic color palette with (1B282E, 2E1B28 and 282E1B)

Triadic Palette

#1B282E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2E1B28 (Dark Purple) and #282E1B (Pine Tree) along with #1B282E, 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.

1B282E 2E1B28 282E1B
Tetradic color palette with (1B282E, 2E1B28, 2E211B and 1B2E21)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #1B282E has #2E1B28 (Dark Purple), #2E211B (Raisin Black) and #1B2E21 (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.

1B282E 2E1B28 2E211B 1B2E21
Square color palette with (1B282E, 2B1B2E, 2E211B and 1F2E1B)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #1B282E contains #2B1B2E (Dark Purple), #2E211B (Raisin Black) and #1F2E1B (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.

1B282E 2B1B2E 2E211B 1F2E1B
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Hex #1B282E Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #1B282E 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.

1B282E 1E1B2E 2E1B2D 2E1B1D 2E291B 232E1B 1B2E24

Tints, Tones & Shades of 1B282E Color

Tints

  • Transparent 495358495358
  • Transparent 5F696D5F696D
  • Transparent 767E82767E82
  • Transparent 8D94978D9497
  • Transparent A4A9ABA4A9AB
  • Transparent BBBFC0BBBFC0
  • Transparent D1D4D5D1D4D5
  • Transparent E8EAEAE8EAEA

Tones

  • Transparent 2F3A3E2F3A3E
  • Transparent 394247394247
  • Transparent 434B4F434B4F
  • Transparent 4E54574E5457
  • Transparent 585D5F585D5F
  • Transparent 626667626667
  • Transparent 6C6E706C6E70
  • Transparent 767778767778

Shades

  • Transparent 162025162025
  • Transparent 131C20131C20
  • Transparent 10181C10181C
  • Transparent 0E14170E1417
  • Transparent 0B10120B1012
  • Transparent 080C0E080C0E
  • Transparent 050809050809
  • Transparent 030405030405

#1B282E Color Patterns

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    #1B282E Houndstooth Pattern

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    #1B282E Trellis Pattern

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    #1B282E Plaid Pattern


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