#281C02 Hex Code
Color Name: Zinnwaldite Brown
What is hex #281C02 Color?
The color name of hex code #281C02 is Zinnwaldite Brown. The RGB values are (40, 28, 2) which means it is composed of
57% red, 40% green and 3% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:30 Y:95 K:84. In the HSV/HSB scale, #281C02 has a hue of 41°, 95% 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 #281C02 Color Codes
| Color Name | Zinnwaldite Brown |
| RGB Values | (40, 28, 2) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 30%, 95%, 84%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (41°, 95%, 16%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333300 |
| Inverse Color | #D7E3FD [Azureish White] |
| Closest Pantone® | Black 4 C |
| Closest RAL | 8022 [Black brown] |
| Complementary Color | #020E28 [Rich Black (FOGRA29)] |
| #281C02 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #171717 |
| Desaturated | #151515 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #1D1D1D |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #1D1D1D |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #5B5B5B |
Hex #281C02 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #281C02 is #020E28 which is called Rich Black (FOGRA29). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #281C02 color is offered by #020E28. 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 #281C02 are #212802 and #280902, called Zinnwaldite Brown and Root Beer, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #281C02 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 #281C02 are #022128 (Dark Green) and #090228 (Rich Black (FOGRA29)). 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
#281C02 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #02281C (Dark Green) and #1C0228 (Chinese Black) along with #281C02, 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 #281C02 has #02281C (Dark Green), #020E28 (Rich Black (FOGRA29)) and #28020E (Root Beer). 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 #281C02 contains #022809 (Dark Green), #020E28 (Rich Black (FOGRA29)) and #280221 (Dark Chocolate (Hershey's)). 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 #281C02 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #281C02 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 281C02 Color
Tints
534935- 69604E
- 7E7767
- 948E81
- A9A49A
- BFBBB3
- D4D2CC
- EAE8E6
Tones
- 3A301B
- 423A28
- 4B4434
- 544E41
- 5D584E
- 66625A
- 6E6C67
- 777673
Shades
- 201602
- 1C1401
- 181101
- 140E01
- 100B01
- 0C0801
- 080600
- 040300
#281C02 Color Patterns
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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.
