#1C242A Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Gunmetal
What is hex #1C242A Color?
The color name of hex code #1C242A is Dark Gunmetal. The RGB values are (28, 36, 42) which means it is composed of
26% red, 34% green and 40% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:34 M:14 Y:0 K:84. In the HSV/HSB scale, #1C242A has a hue of 206°, 33% 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 #1C242A Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Gunmetal |
| RGB Values | (28, 36, 42) |
| CMYK Values | (34%, 14%, 0%, 84%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (206°, 33%, 16%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #E3DBD5 [White Coffee] |
| Closest Pantone® | 433 C |
| Closest RAL | 5004 [Black blue] |
| Complementary Color | #2A221C [Raisin Black] |
| #1C242A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #232323 |
| Desaturated | #232323 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #222222 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #232323 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #646464 |
Hex #1C242A Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #1C242A is #2A221C 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 #1C242A color is offered by #2A221C. 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 #1C242A are #1C1D2A and #1C2A29, called Dark Gunmetal and Dark Gunmetal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #1C242A 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 #1C242A are #2A1C1D (Raisin Black) and #2A291C (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
#1C242A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2A1C24 (Raisin Black) and #242A1C (Pine Tree) along with #1C242A, 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 #1C242A has #2A1C24 (Raisin Black), #2A221C (Raisin Black) and #1C2A22 (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 #1C242A contains #291C2A (Raisin Black), #2A221C (Raisin Black) and #1D2A1C (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 #1C242A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #1C242A 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 1C242A Color
Tints
495055- 60666A
- 777C7F
- 8E9295
- A4A7AA
- BBBDBF
- D2D3D4
- E8E9EA
Tones
- 30363B
- 3A4044
- 44494C
- 4E5255
- 585B5E
- 626466
- 6C6E6F
- 767777
Shades
- 161D22
- 14191D
- 111619
- 0E1215
- 0B0E11
- 080B0D
- 060708
- 030404
#1C242A Color Patterns
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#1C242A Gingham Checks
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#1C242A Honeycomb Pattern
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#1C242A Leaves Pattern
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#1C242A Houndstooth Pattern
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#1C242A Trellis Pattern
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#1C242A 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.
