#284949 Hex Code
Color Name: Japanese Indigo
What is hex #284949 Color?
The color name of hex code #284949 is Japanese Indigo. The RGB values are (40, 73, 73) which means it is composed of
22% red, 39% green and 39% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:45 M:0 Y:0 K:71. In the HSV/HSB scale, #284949 has a hue of 180°, 45% saturation and a brightness value of 29%.
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.
Download Japanese Indigo Solid Color Background
Hex #284949 Color Codes
| Color Name | Japanese Indigo |
| RGB Values | (40, 73, 73) |
| CMYK Values | (45%, 0%, 0%, 71%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (180°, 45%, 29%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #D7B6B6 [Pale Chestnut] |
| Closest Pantone® | 432 C |
| Closest RAL | 6028 [Pine green] |
| Complementary Color | #492828 [Brown Coffee] |
| #284949 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #3E3E3E |
| Desaturated | #393939 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #3F3F3F |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #424242 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #868686 |
Hex #284949 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #284949 is #492828 which is called Brown Coffee. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #284949 color is offered by #492828. 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 #284949 are #283949 and #284939, called Japanese Indigo and Brunswick Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #284949 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 #284949 are #492839 (Old Burgundy) and #493928 (Café Noir). 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
#284949 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #492849 (American Purple) and #494928 (Army Green) along with #284949, 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 #284949 has #492849 (American Purple), #492828 (Brown Coffee) and #284928 (Cal Poly Pomona Green). 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 #284949 contains #392849 (American Purple), #492828 (Brown Coffee) and #394928 (Kombu 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 #284949 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #284949 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 284949 Color
Tints
536D6D- 698080
- 7E9292
- 94A4A4
- A9B6B6
- BFC8C8
- D4DBDB
- EAEDED
Tones
- 3A5454
- 425A5A
- 4B5F5F
- 546565
- 5D6A6A
- 667070
- 6E7575
- 777B7B
Shades
- 203A3A
- 1C3333
- 182C2C
- 142525
- 101D1D
- 0C1616
- 080F0F
- 040707
#284949 Color Patterns
-
#284949 Gingham Checks
-
#284949 Vertical Stripes Pattern
-
#284949 Polka Dots Pattern
-
#284949 Honeycomb Pattern
-
#284949 Leaves Pattern
-
#284949 Houndstooth Pattern
-
#284949 Trellis Pattern
-
#284949 Plaid Pattern
#284949 Color Interior Ideas
#284949 Color Drawing Room Textured Wall Paint Idea
#284949 Color Living Room Wall Paint Idea
#284949 Color Bedroom Wall Paint Idea
#284949 Color Kitchen Wall Paint Idea
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.
