#242A2B Hex Code
Color Name: Charleston Green
What is hex #242A2B Color?
The color name of hex code #242A2B is Charleston Green. The RGB values are (36, 42, 43) which means it is composed of
30% red, 35% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:17 M:3 Y:0 K:83. In the HSV/HSB scale, #242A2B has a hue of 189°, 16% 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 #242A2B Color Codes
| Color Name | Charleston Green |
| RGB Values | (36, 42, 43) |
| CMYK Values | (17%, 3%, 0%, 83%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (189°, 16%, 17%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #DBD5D4 [Timberwolf] |
| Closest Pantone® | 426 C |
| Closest RAL | 9011 [Graphite black] |
| Complementary Color | #2B2524 [Raisin Black] |
| #242A2B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #282828 |
| Desaturated | #282828 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #282828 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #292929 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #6B6B6B |
Hex #242A2B Color Palettes
242A2B is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #242A2B is #2B2524 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 #242A2B color is offered by #2B2524. 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 #242A2B are #24272B and #242B29, called Charleston Green and Charleston Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #242A2B 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 #242A2B are #2B2427 (Raisin Black) and #2B2924 (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
#242A2B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2B242A (Raisin Black) and #2A2B24 (Pine Tree) along with #242A2B, 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 #242A2B has #2B242A (Raisin Black), #2B2524 (Raisin Black) and #242B25 (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 #242A2B contains #29242B (Raisin Black), #2B2524 (Raisin Black) and #272B24 (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 #242A2B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #242A2B 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 242A2B Color
Tints
505555- 666A6B
- 7C7F80
- 929595
- A7AAAA
- BDBFBF
- D3D4D5
- E9EAEA
Tones
- 363B3C
- 404445
- 494C4D
- 525556
- 5B5E5E
- 646667
- 6E6F6F
- 777778
Shades
- 1D2222
- 191D1E
- 16191A
- 121516
- 0E1111
- 0B0D0D
- 070809
- 040404
#242A2B Color Patterns
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#242A2B Gingham Checks
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#242A2B Honeycomb Pattern
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#242A2B Houndstooth Pattern
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#242A2B Trellis Pattern
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#242A2B 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.
