#253A3A Hex Code
Color Name: Gunmetal
What is hex #253A3A Color?
The color name of hex code #253A3A is Gunmetal. The RGB values are (37, 58, 58) which means it is composed of
24% red, 38% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:36 M:0 Y:0 K:77. In the HSV/HSB scale, #253A3A has a hue of 180°, 36% 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 #253A3A Color Codes
| Color Name | Gunmetal |
| RGB Values | (37, 58, 58) |
| CMYK Values | (36%, 0%, 0%, 77%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (180°, 36%, 23%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #DAC5C5 [Dust Storm] |
| Closest Pantone® | 560 C |
| Closest RAL | 6012 [Black green] |
| Complementary Color | #3A2525 [Temptress] |
| #253A3A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #333333 |
| Desaturated | #303030 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #343434 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #363636 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #7A7A7A |
Hex #253A3A Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #253A3A is #3A2525 which is called Temptress. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #253A3A color is offered by #3A2525. 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 #253A3A are #25303A and #253A30, called Gunmetal and Black Leather Jacket, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #253A3A 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 #253A3A are #3A2530 (Black Coffee) and #3A3025 (Cola). 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
#253A3A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #3A253A (Black Coffee) and #3A3A25 (Jacko Bean) along with #253A3A, 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 #253A3A has #3A253A (Black Coffee), #3A2525 (Temptress) and #253A25 (Black Leather Jacket). 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 #253A3A contains #30253A (Dark Purple), #3A2525 (Temptress) and #303A25 (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 #253A3A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #253A3A 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 253A3A Color
Tints
516161- 667575
- 7C8989
- 929D9D
- A8B0B0
- BEC4C4
- D3D8D8
- E9EBEB
Tones
- 374848
- 404F4F
- 495656
- 535D5D
- 5C6464
- 656B6B
- 6E7272
- 777979
Shades
- 1E2E2E
- 1A2929
- 162323
- 131D1D
- 0F1717
- 0B1111
- 070C0C
- 040606
#253A3A Color Patterns
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#253A3A Gingham Checks
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#253A3A Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#253A3A Polka Dots Pattern
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#253A3A Honeycomb Pattern
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#253A3A Leaves Pattern
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#253A3A Houndstooth Pattern
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#253A3A Trellis Pattern
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#253A3A 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.
