#242A28 Hex Code
Color Name: Charleston Green
What is hex #242A28 Color?
The color name of hex code #242A28 is Charleston Green. The RGB values are (36, 42, 40) which means it is composed of
31% red, 36% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:14 M:0 Y:5 K:84. In the HSV/HSB scale, #242A28 has a hue of 160°, 14% 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 #242A28 Color Codes
| Color Name | Charleston Green |
| RGB Values | (36, 42, 40) |
| CMYK Values | (14%, 0%, 5%, 84%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (160°, 14%, 16%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #DBD5D7 [Light Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 426 C |
| Closest RAL | 9011 [Graphite black] |
| Complementary Color | #2A2426 [Raisin Black] |
| #242A28 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #272727 |
| Desaturated | #272727 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #282828 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #292929 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #6B6B6B |
Hex #242A28 Color Palettes
242A28 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #242A28 is #2A2426 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 #242A28 color is offered by #2A2426. 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 #242A28 are #24292A and #242A25, called Charleston Green and Charleston Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #242A28 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 #242A28 are #2A2429 (Raisin Black) and #2A2524 (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
#242A28 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #28242A (Raisin Black) and #2A2824 (Pine Tree) along with #242A28, 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 #242A28 has #28242A (Raisin Black), #2A2426 (Raisin Black) and #262A24 (Pine Tree). 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 #242A28 contains #25242A (Dark Gunmetal), #2A2426 (Raisin Black) and #292A24 (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 #242A28 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #242A28 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 242A28 Color
Tints
505553- 666A69
- 7C7F7E
- 929594
- A7AAA9
- BDBFBF
- D3D4D4
- E9EAEA
Tones
- 363B3A
- 404442
- 494C4B
- 525554
- 5B5E5D
- 646666
- 6E6F6E
- 777777
Shades
- 1D2220
- 191D1C
- 161918
- 121514
- 0E1110
- 0B0D0C
- 070808
- 040404
#242A28 Color Patterns
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#242A28 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.
