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#231C32 Hex Code

Color Name: Dark Gunmetal

What is hex #231C32 Color?

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The color name of hex code #231C32 is Dark Gunmetal. The RGB values are (35, 28, 50) which means it is composed of 31% red, 25% green and 44% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:30 M:44 Y:0 K:80. In the HSV/HSB scale, #231C32 has a hue of 259°, 44% saturation and a brightness value of 20%.
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 #231C32 Color Codes

Color NameDark Gunmetal
RGB Values(35, 28, 50)
CMYK Values(30%, 44%, 0%, 80%)
HSV/HSB Values(259°, 44%, 20%)
Closest Web Safe#333333
Inverse Color#DCE3CD [Bone]
Closest Pantone®276 C
Closest RAL5004 [Black blue]
Complementary Color#2B321C [Pine Tree]
#231C32 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#262626
Desaturated#272727
Weighted Average (Most Common)#212121
Weighted Average (Luma)#1F1F1F
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#5E5E5E

Hex #231C32 Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 231C32. Complementary color is 2B321C

Complementary Palette

The complement of #231C32 is #2B321C 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 #231C32 color is offered by #2B321C. 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.

231C32 2B321C
Analogous color palette with (231C32, 2E1C32 and 1C2032)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #231C32 are #2E1C32 and #1C2032, called Dark Purple and Dark Gunmetal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #231C32 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.

231C32 2E1C32 1C2032
Split Complementary color palette with (231C32, 322E1C and 20321C)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #231C32 are #322E1C (Pullman Green) and #20321C (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.

231C32 322E1C 20321C
Triadic color palette with (231C32, 32231C and 1C3223)

Triadic Palette

#231C32 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #32231C (Bistre) and #1C3223 (Medium Jungle Green) along with #231C32, 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.

231C32 32231C 1C3223
Tetradic color palette with (231C32, 32231C, 2B321C and 1C2B32)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #231C32 has #32231C (Bistre), #2B321C (Pine Tree) and #1C2B32 (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.

231C32 32231C 2B321C 1C2B32
Square color palette with (231C32, 321C20, 2B321C and 1C322E)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #231C32 contains #321C20 (Temptress), #2B321C (Pine Tree) and #1C322E (Medium 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.

231C32 321C20 2B321C 1C322E
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Hex #231C32 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #231C32 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.

231C32 321C2E 321D1C 32301C 22321C 1C3229 1C2832

Tints, Tones & Shades of 231C32 Color

Tints

  • Transparent 4F495B4F495B
  • Transparent 656070656070
  • Transparent 7B77847B7784
  • Transparent 918E99918E99
  • Transparent A7A4ADA7A4AD
  • Transparent BDBBC2BDBBC2
  • Transparent D3D2D6D3D2D6
  • Transparent E9E8EBE9E8EB

Tones

  • Transparent 363042363042
  • Transparent 3F3A493F3A49
  • Transparent 484451484451
  • Transparent 524E59524E59
  • Transparent 5B58615B5861
  • Transparent 646269646269
  • Transparent 6D6C706D6C70
  • Transparent 777678777678

Shades

  • Transparent 1C16281C1628
  • Transparent 191423191423
  • Transparent 15111E15111E
  • Transparent 120E19120E19
  • Transparent 0E0B140E0B14
  • Transparent 0B080F0B080F
  • Transparent 07060A07060A
  • Transparent 040305040305

#231C32 Color Patterns

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    #231C32 Leaves Pattern

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    #231C32 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #231C32 Trellis Pattern

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    #231C32 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.