#212B3B Hex Code
Color Name: Yankees Blue
What is hex #212B3B Color?
The color name of hex code #212B3B is Yankees Blue. The RGB values are (33, 43, 59) which means it is composed of
24% red, 32% green and 44% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:44 M:27 Y:0 K:77. In the HSV/HSB scale, #212B3B has a hue of 217°, 44% saturation and a brightness value of 23%.
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 #212B3B Color Codes
| Color Name | Yankees Blue |
| RGB Values | (33, 43, 59) |
| CMYK Values | (44%, 27%, 0%, 77%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (217°, 44%, 23%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #DED4C4 [Bone] |
| Closest Pantone® | 533 C |
| Closest RAL | 5011 [Steel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #3B3121 [Cola] |
| #212B3B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #2D2D2D |
| Desaturated | #2E2E2E |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #2A2A2A |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #2A2A2A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #6D6D6D |
Hex #212B3B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #212B3B is #3B3121 which is called Cola. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #212B3B color is offered by #3B3121. 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 #212B3B are #24213B and #21383B, called Yankees Blue and Gunmetal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #212B3B 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 #212B3B are #3B2421 (Temptress) and #383B21 (Olive Drab #7). 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
#212B3B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #3B212B (Temptress) and #2B3B21 (Black Leather Jacket) along with #212B3B, 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 #212B3B has #3B212B (Temptress), #3B3121 (Cola) and #213B31 (Medium 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 #212B3B contains #3B2138 (Dark Purple), #3B3121 (Cola) and #213B24 (Black Leather Jacket). 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 #212B3B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #212B3B 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 212B3B Color
Tints
4D5562- 646B76
- 7A8089
- 90959D
- A6AAB1
- BCBFC4
- D3D5D8
- E9EAEB
Tones
- 343C49
- 3E4550
- 474D57
- 51565E
- 5A5E64
- 64676B
- 6D6F72
- 777879
Shades
- 1A222F
- 171E29
- 141A23
- 11161E
- 0D1118
- 0A0D12
- 07090C
- 030406
#212B3B Color Patterns
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#212B3B Gingham Checks
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#212B3B Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#212B3B Polka Dots Pattern
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#212B3B Honeycomb Pattern
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#212B3B Leaves Pattern
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#212B3B Houndstooth Pattern
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#212B3B Trellis Pattern
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#212B3B 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.
