#1C280B Hex Code
Color Name: Black Chocolate
What is hex #1C280B Color?
The color name of hex code #1C280B is Black Chocolate. The RGB values are (28, 40, 11) which means it is composed of
35% red, 51% green and 14% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:30 M:0 Y:73 K:84. In the HSV/HSB scale, #1C280B has a hue of 85°, 73% saturation and a brightness value of 16%.
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 #1C280B Color Codes
| Color Name | Black Chocolate |
| RGB Values | (28, 40, 11) |
| CMYK Values | (30%, 0%, 73%, 84%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (85°, 73%, 16%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333300 |
| Inverse Color | #E3D7F4 [Pale Lavender] |
| Closest Pantone® | Black 3 C |
| Closest RAL | 8022 [Black brown] |
| Complementary Color | #170B28 [Eerie Black] |
| #1C280B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #1A1A1A |
| Desaturated | #1A1A1A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #212121 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #232323 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #646464 |
Hex #1C280B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #1C280B is #170B28 which is called Eerie Black. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #1C280B color is offered by #170B28. 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 #1C280B are #0E280B and #28260B, called Black Chocolate and Zinnwaldite Brown, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #1C280B 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 #1C280B are #0B0E28 (Chinese Black) and #260B28 (Dark Purple). 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
#1C280B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #0B1C28 (Dark Jungle Green) and #280B1C (Licorice) along with #1C280B, 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 #1C280B has #0B1C28 (Dark Jungle Green), #170B28 (Eerie Black) and #28170B (Zinnwaldite Brown). 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 #1C280B contains #0B2826 (Phthalo Green), #170B28 (Eerie Black) and #280B0E (Root Beer). 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 #1C280B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #1C280B 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 1C280B Color
Tints
49533C- 606954
- 777E6D
- 8E9485
- A4A99D
- BBBFB6
- D2D4CE
- E8EAE7
Tones
- 303A22
- 3A422E
- 444B3A
- 4E5446
- 585D51
- 62665D
- 6C6E69
- 767774
Shades
- 162009
- 141C08
- 111807
- 0E1406
- 0B1004
- 080C03
- 060802
- 030401
#1C280B Color Patterns
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#1C280B Gingham Checks
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#1C280B Honeycomb Pattern
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#1C280B Leaves Pattern
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#1C280B Houndstooth Pattern
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#1C280B Trellis Pattern
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#1C280B 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.