#281F2C Hex Code
Color Name: Raisin Black
What is hex #281F2C Color?
The color name of hex code #281F2C is Raisin Black. The RGB values are (40, 31, 44) which means it is composed of
35% red, 27% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:9 M:30 Y:0 K:83. In the HSV/HSB scale, #281F2C has a hue of 282°, 30% 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 #281F2C Color Codes
| Color Name | Raisin Black |
| RGB Values | (40, 31, 44) |
| CMYK Values | (9%, 30%, 0%, 83%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (282°, 30%, 17%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #D7E0D3 [Light Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 426 C |
| Closest RAL | 9011 [Graphite black] |
| Complementary Color | #232C1F [Pine Tree] |
| #281F2C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #262626 |
| Desaturated | #262626 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #232323 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #222222 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #626262 |
Hex #281F2C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #281F2C is #232C1F 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 #281F2C color is offered by #232C1F. 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 #281F2C are #2C1F2A and #221F2C, called Raisin Black and Dark Gunmetal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #281F2C 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 #281F2C are #2A2C1F (Pine Tree) and #1F2C22 (Dark Jungle Green). 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
#281F2C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2C281F (Pine Tree) and #1F2C28 (Charleston Green) along with #281F2C, 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 #281F2C has #2C281F (Pine Tree), #232C1F (Pine Tree) and #1F232C (Dark Gunmetal). 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 #281F2C contains #2C221F (Raisin Black), #232C1F (Pine Tree) and #1F2A2C (Charleston 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.
Hex #281F2C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #281F2C 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 281F2C Color
Tints
534C56- 69626B
- 7E7980
- 948F96
- A9A5AB
- BFBCC0
- D4D2D5
- EAE9EA
Tones
- 3A323D
- 423C45
- 4B464E
- 545056
- 5D595E
- 666367
- 6E6D6F
- 777678
Shades
- 201923
- 1C161F
- 18131A
- 141016
- 100C12
- 0C090D
- 080609
- 040304
#281F2C Color Patterns
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#281F2C Gingham Checks
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#281F2C Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#281F2C Polka Dots Pattern
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#281F2C Honeycomb Pattern
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#281F2C Leaves Pattern
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#281F2C Houndstooth Pattern
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#281F2C Trellis Pattern
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#281F2C 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.
