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#282121 Hex Code

Color Name: Raisin Black

What is hex #282121 Color?

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The color name of hex code #282121 is Raisin Black. The RGB values are (40, 33, 33) which means it is composed of 38% red, 31% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:18 Y:18 K:84. In the HSV/HSB scale, #282121 has a hue of 0°, 18% 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 #282121 Color Codes

Color NameRaisin Black
RGB Values(40, 33, 33)
CMYK Values(0%, 18%, 18%, 84%)
HSV/HSB Values(0°, 18%, 16%)
Closest Web Safe#333333
Inverse Color#D7DEDE [Gainsboro]
Closest Pantone®Neutral Black C
Closest RAL9017 [Traffic black]
Complementary Color#212828 [Dark Gunmetal]
#282121 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#232323
Desaturated#252525
Weighted Average (Most Common)#232323
Weighted Average (Luma)#222222
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#636363

Hex #282121 Color Palettes

282121 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of 282121. Complementary color is 212828

Complementary Palette

The complement of #282121 is #212828 which is called Dark Gunmetal. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #282121 color is offered by #212828. 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.

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Analogous color palette with (282121, 282521 and 282125)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #282121 are #282521 and #282125, called Raisin Black and Raisin Black, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #282121 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.

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Split Complementary color palette with (282121, 212825 and 212528)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #282121 are #212825 (Dark Gunmetal) and #212528 (Dark Gunmetal). 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.

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Triadic color palette with (282121, 212821 and 212128)

Triadic Palette

#282121 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #212821 (Dark Jungle Green) and #212128 (Raisin Black) along with #282121, 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.

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Tetradic color palette with (282121, 212821, 212828 and 282128)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #282121 has #212821 (Dark Jungle Green), #212828 (Dark Gunmetal) and #282128 (Raisin Black). 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.

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Square color palette with (282121, 252821, 212828 and 252128)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #282121 contains #252821 (Raisin Black), #212828 (Dark Gunmetal) and #252128 (Raisin Black). 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.

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Hex #282121 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #282121 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.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of 282121 Color

Tints

  • Transparent 534D4D534D4D
  • Transparent 696464696464
  • Transparent 7E7A7A7E7A7A
  • Transparent 949090949090
  • Transparent A9A6A6A9A6A6
  • Transparent BFBCBCBFBCBC
  • Transparent D4D3D3D4D3D3
  • Transparent EAE9E9EAE9E9

Tones

  • Transparent 3A34343A3434
  • Transparent 423E3E423E3E
  • Transparent 4B47474B4747
  • Transparent 545151545151
  • Transparent 5D5A5A5D5A5A
  • Transparent 666464666464
  • Transparent 6E6D6D6E6D6D
  • Transparent 777777777777

Shades

  • Transparent 201A1A201A1A
  • Transparent 1C17171C1717
  • Transparent 181414181414
  • Transparent 141111141111
  • Transparent 100D0D100D0D
  • Transparent 0C0A0A0C0A0A
  • Transparent 080707080707
  • Transparent 040303040303

#282121 Color Patterns

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    #282121 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.