#282C28 Hex Code
Color Name: Charleston Green
What is hex #282C28 Color?
The color name of hex code #282C28 is Charleston Green. The RGB values are (40, 44, 40) which means it is composed of
32% red, 35% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:9 M:0 Y:9 K:83. In the HSV/HSB scale, #282C28 has a hue of 120°, 9% 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 #282C28 Color Codes
| Color Name | Charleston Green |
| RGB Values | (40, 44, 40) |
| CMYK Values | (9%, 0%, 9%, 83%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (120°, 9%, 17%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #D7D3D7 [Light Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 426 C |
| Closest RAL | 9017 [Traffic black] |
| Complementary Color | #2C282C [Charleston Green] |
| #282C28 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #292929 |
| Desaturated | #2A2A2A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #2A2A2A |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #2B2B2B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #6E6E6E |
Hex #282C28 Color Palettes
282C28 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #282C28 is #2C282C which is called Charleston Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #282C28 color is offered by #2C282C. 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 #282C28 are #282C2A and #2A2C28, called Charleston Green and Pine Tree, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #282C28 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 #282C28 are #2A282C (Charleston Green) and #2C282A (Charleston 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
#282C28 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #28282C (Charleston Green) and #2C2828 (Pine Tree) along with #282C28, 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 #282C28 has #28282C (Charleston Green), #2C282C (Charleston Green) and #2C2C28 (Pine Tree). 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 #282C28 contains #282A2C (Charleston Green), #2C282C (Charleston Green) and #2C2A28 (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 #282C28 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #282C28 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 282C28 Color
Tints
535653- 696B69
- 7E807E
- 949694
- A9ABA9
- BFC0BF
- D4D5D4
- EAEAEA
Tones
- 3A3D3A
- 424542
- 4B4E4B
- 545654
- 5D5E5D
- 666766
- 6E6F6E
- 777877
Shades
- 202320
- 1C1F1C
- 181A18
- 141614
- 101210
- 0C0D0C
- 080908
- 040404
#282C28 Color Patterns
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#282C28 Gingham Checks
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#282C28 Honeycomb Pattern
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#282C28 Houndstooth Pattern
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#282C28 Trellis Pattern
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#282C28 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.
