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#21252E Hex Code

Color Name: Dark Gunmetal

What is hex #21252E Color?

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The color name of hex code #21252E is Dark Gunmetal. The RGB values are (33, 37, 46) which means it is composed of 28% red, 32% green and 40% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:28 M:19 Y:0 K:82. In the HSV/HSB scale, #21252E has a hue of 222°, 28% 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 #21252E Color Codes

Color NameDark Gunmetal
RGB Values(33, 37, 46)
CMYK Values(28%, 19%, 0%, 82%)
HSV/HSB Values(222°, 28%, 18%)
Closest Web Safe#333333
Inverse Color#DEDAD1 [Timberwolf]
Closest Pantone®433 C
Closest RAL9011 [Graphite black]
Complementary Color#2E2A21 [Pine Tree]
#21252E Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#272727
Desaturated#282828
Weighted Average (Most Common)#252525
Weighted Average (Luma)#252525
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#666666

Hex #21252E Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 21252E. Complementary color is 2E2A21

Complementary Palette

The complement of #21252E is #2E2A21 which is called Pine Tree. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #21252E color is offered by #2E2A21. 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.

21252E 2E2A21
Analogous color palette with (21252E, 24212E and 212C2E)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #21252E are #24212E and #212C2E, called Dark Gunmetal and Charleston Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #21252E 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.

21252E 24212E 212C2E
Split Complementary color palette with (21252E, 2E2421 and 2C2E21)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #21252E are #2E2421 (Raisin Black) and #2C2E21 (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.

21252E 2E2421 2C2E21
Triadic color palette with (21252E, 2E2125 and 252E21)

Triadic Palette

#21252E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2E2125 (Raisin Black) and #252E21 (Pine Tree) along with #21252E, 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.

21252E 2E2125 252E21
Tetradic color palette with (21252E, 2E2125, 2E2A21 and 212E2A)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #21252E has #2E2125 (Raisin Black), #2E2A21 (Pine Tree) and #212E2A (Charleston 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.

21252E 2E2125 2E2A21 212E2A
Square color palette with (21252E, 2E212C, 2E2A21 and 212E24)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #21252E contains #2E212C (Dark Purple), #2E2A21 (Pine Tree) and #212E24 (Charleston 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.

21252E 2E212C 2E2A21 212E24
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Hex #21252E Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #21252E 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.

21252E 28212E 2E2129 2E2521 2C2E21 212E21 212E2C

Tints, Tones & Shades of 21252E Color

Tints

  • Transparent 4D51584D5158
  • Transparent 64666D64666D
  • Transparent 7A7C827A7C82
  • Transparent 909297909297
  • Transparent A6A8ABA6A8AB
  • Transparent BCBEC0BCBEC0
  • Transparent D3D3D5D3D3D5
  • Transparent E9E9EAE9E9EA

Tones

  • Transparent 34373E34373E
  • Transparent 3E40473E4047
  • Transparent 47494F47494F
  • Transparent 515357515357
  • Transparent 5A5C5F5A5C5F
  • Transparent 646567646567
  • Transparent 6D6E706D6E70
  • Transparent 777778777778

Shades

  • Transparent 1A1E251A1E25
  • Transparent 171A20171A20
  • Transparent 14161C14161C
  • Transparent 111317111317
  • Transparent 0D0F120D0F12
  • Transparent 0A0B0E0A0B0E
  • Transparent 070709070709
  • Transparent 030405030405

#21252E Color Patterns

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    #21252E Houndstooth Pattern

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    #21252E Trellis Pattern

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    #21252E Plaid Pattern


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