#2A262A Hex Code
Color Name: Charleston Green
What is hex #2A262A Color?
The color name of hex code #2A262A is Charleston Green. The RGB values are (42, 38, 42) which means it is composed of
34% red, 31% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:10 Y:0 K:84. In the HSV/HSB scale, #2A262A has a hue of 300°, 10% 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 #2A262A Color Codes
| Color Name | Charleston Green |
| RGB Values | (42, 38, 42) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 10%, 0%, 84%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (300°, 10%, 16%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #D5D9D5 [Light Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 426 C |
| Closest RAL | 9017 [Traffic black] |
| Complementary Color | #262A26 [Charleston Green] |
| #2A262A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #292929 |
| Desaturated | #282828 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #282828 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #272727 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #696969 |
Hex #2A262A Color Palettes
2A262A is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #2A262A is #262A26 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 #2A262A color is offered by #262A26. 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 #2A262A are #2A2628 and #28262A, called Raisin Black and Charleston Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #2A262A 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 #2A262A are #282A26 (Pine Tree) and #262A28 (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
#2A262A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2A2A26 (Pine Tree) and #262A2A (Charleston Green) along with #2A262A, 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 #2A262A has #2A2A26 (Pine Tree), #262A26 (Charleston Green) and #26262A (Charleston 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 #2A262A contains #2A2826 (Pine Tree), #262A26 (Charleston Green) and #26282A (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 #2A262A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #2A262A 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 2A262A Color
Tints
555155- 6A676A
- 7F7D7F
- 959395
- AAA8AA
- BFBEBF
- D4D4D4
- EAE9EA
Tones
- 3B383B
- 444144
- 4C4A4C
- 555355
- 5E5C5E
- 666566
- 6F6E6F
- 777777
Shades
- 221E22
- 1D1B1D
- 191719
- 151315
- 110F11
- 0D0B0D
- 080808
- 040404
#2A262A Color Patterns
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#2A262A Gingham Checks
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#2A262A Honeycomb Pattern
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#2A262A Leaves Pattern
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#2A262A Houndstooth Pattern
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#2A262A Trellis Pattern
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#2A262A 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.
