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#1C1212 Hex Code

Color Name: Licorice

What is hex #1C1212 Color?

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The color name of hex code #1C1212 is Licorice. The RGB values are (28, 18, 18) which means it is composed of 44% red, 28% green and 28% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:36 Y:36 K:89. In the HSV/HSB scale, #1C1212 has a hue of 0°, 36% saturation and a brightness value of 11%.
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 #1C1212 Color Codes

Color NameLicorice
RGB Values(28, 18, 18)
CMYK Values(0%, 36%, 36%, 89%)
HSV/HSB Values(0°, 36%, 11%)
Closest Web Safe#330000
Inverse Color#E3EDED [Bright Gray]
Closest Pantone®Black 6 C
Closest RAL8022 [Black brown]
Complementary Color#121C1C [Eerie Black]
#1C1212 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#151515
Desaturated#171717
Weighted Average (Most Common)#151515
Weighted Average (Luma)#141414
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#4C4C4C

Hex #1C1212 Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 1C1212. Complementary color is 121C1C

Complementary Palette

The complement of #1C1212 is #121C1C 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 #1C1212 color is offered by #121C1C. 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.

1C1212 121C1C
Analogous color palette with (1C1212, 1C1712 and 1C1217)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #1C1212 are #1C1712 and #1C1217, called Black Chocolate and Licorice, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #1C1212 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.

1C1212 1C1712 1C1217
Split Complementary color palette with (1C1212, 121C17 and 12171C)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #1C1212 are #121C17 (Chinese Black) and #12171C (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.

1C1212 121C17 12171C
Triadic color palette with (1C1212, 121C12 and 12121C)

Triadic Palette

#1C1212 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #121C12 (Chinese Black) and #12121C (Chinese Black) along with #1C1212, 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 (1C1212, 121C12, 121C1C and 1C121C)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #1C1212 has #121C12 (Chinese Black), #121C1C (Eerie Black) and #1C121C (Eerie 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.

1C1212 121C12 121C1C 1C121C
Square color palette with (1C1212, 171C12, 121C1C and 17121C)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #1C1212 contains #171C12 (Black Chocolate), #121C1C (Eerie Black) and #17121C (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.

1C1212 171C12 121C1C 17121C
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Hex #1C1212 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #1C1212 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.

1C1212 1C1B12 151C12 121C18 12181C 15121C 1C121B

Tints, Tones & Shades of 1C1212 Color

Tints

  • Transparent 494141494141
  • Transparent 605959605959
  • Transparent 777171777171
  • Transparent 8E89898E8989
  • Transparent A4A0A0A4A0A0
  • Transparent BBB8B8BBB8B8
  • Transparent D2D0D0D2D0D0
  • Transparent E8E7E7E8E7E7

Tones

  • Transparent 302828302828
  • Transparent 3A33333A3333
  • Transparent 443E3E443E3E
  • Transparent 4E49494E4949
  • Transparent 585454585454
  • Transparent 625F5F625F5F
  • Transparent 6C6A6A6C6A6A
  • Transparent 767575767575

Shades

  • Transparent 160E0E160E0E
  • Transparent 140D0D140D0D
  • Transparent 110B0B110B0B
  • Transparent 0E09090E0909
  • Transparent 0B07070B0707
  • Transparent 080505080505
  • Transparent 060404060404
  • Transparent 030202030202

#1C1212 Color Patterns

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    #1C1212 Gingham Checks

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    #1C1212 Vertical Stripes Pattern

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    #1C1212 Polka Dots Pattern

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    #1C1212 Honeycomb Pattern

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    #1C1212 Leaves Pattern

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    #1C1212 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #1C1212 Trellis Pattern

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    #1C1212 Plaid Pattern


#1C1212 Color Interior Ideas

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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.