#21272C Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Gunmetal
What is hex #21272C Color?
The color name of hex code #21272C is Dark Gunmetal. The RGB values are (33, 39, 44) which means it is composed of
28% red, 34% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:25 M:12 Y:0 K:83. In the HSV/HSB scale, #21272C has a hue of 207°, 25% saturation and a brightness value of 17%.
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 #21272C Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Gunmetal |
| RGB Values | (33, 39, 44) |
| CMYK Values | (25%, 12%, 0%, 83%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (207°, 25%, 17%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #DED8D3 [Timberwolf] |
| Closest Pantone® | 426 C |
| Closest RAL | 9011 [Graphite black] |
| Complementary Color | #2C2621 [Pine Tree] |
| #21272C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #272727 |
| Desaturated | #272727 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #262626 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #262626 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #686868 |
Hex #21272C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #21272C is #2C2621 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 #21272C color is offered by #2C2621. 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 #21272C are #21222C and #212C2C, called Dark Gunmetal and Charleston Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #21272C 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 #21272C are #2C2122 (Raisin Black) and #2C2C21 (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
#21272C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2C2127 (Raisin Black) and #272C21 (Pine Tree) along with #21272C, 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 #21272C has #2C2127 (Raisin Black), #2C2621 (Pine Tree) and #212C26 (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.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #21272C contains #2C212C (Raisin Black), #2C2621 (Pine Tree) and #222C21 (Pine Tree). 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 #21272C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #21272C 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 21272C Color
Tints
4D5256- 64686B
- 7A7D80
- 909396
- A6A9AB
- BCBEC0
- D3D4D5
- E9E9EA
Tones
- 34393D
- 3E4245
- 474B4E
- 515456
- 5A5C5E
- 646567
- 6D6E6F
- 777778
Shades
- 1A1F23
- 171B1F
- 14171A
- 111416
- 0D1012
- 0A0C0D
- 070809
- 030404
#21272C Color Patterns
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#21272C Honeycomb Pattern
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#21272C Houndstooth Pattern
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#21272C 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.
