#212828 Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Gunmetal
What is hex #212828 Color?
The color name of hex code #212828 is Dark Gunmetal. The RGB values are (33, 40, 40) which means it is composed of
29% red, 35% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:18 M:0 Y:0 K:84. In the HSV/HSB scale, #212828 has a hue of 180°, 18% 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 #212828 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Gunmetal |
| RGB Values | (33, 40, 40) |
| CMYK Values | (18%, 0%, 0%, 84%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (180°, 18%, 16%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #DED7D7 [Timberwolf] |
| Closest Pantone® | 426 C |
| Closest RAL | 9011 [Graphite black] |
| Complementary Color | #282121 [Raisin Black] |
| #212828 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #262626 |
| Desaturated | #252525 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #262626 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #272727 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #696969 |
Hex #212828 Color Palettes
212828 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #212828 is #282121 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 #212828 color is offered by #282121. 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 #212828 are #212528 and #212825, called Dark Gunmetal and Dark Gunmetal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #212828 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 #212828 are #282125 (Raisin Black) and #282521 (Raisin 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.
Triadic Palette
#212828 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #282128 (Raisin Black) and #282821 (Pine Tree) along with #212828, 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 #212828 has #282128 (Raisin Black), #282121 (Raisin Black) and #212821 (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 #212828 contains #252128 (Raisin Black), #282121 (Raisin Black) and #252821 (Raisin 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.
Hex #212828 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #212828 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 212828 Color
Tints
4D5353- 646969
- 7A7E7E
- 909494
- A6A9A9
- BCBFBF
- D3D4D4
- E9EAEA
Tones
- 343A3A
- 3E4242
- 474B4B
- 515454
- 5A5D5D
- 646666
- 6D6E6E
- 777777
Shades
- 1A2020
- 171C1C
- 141818
- 111414
- 0D1010
- 0A0C0C
- 070808
- 030404
#212828 Color Patterns
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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.
