#2B303E Hex Code
Color Name: Gunmetal
What is hex #2B303E Color?
The color name of hex code #2B303E is Gunmetal. The RGB values are (43, 48, 62) which means it is composed of
28% red, 31% green and 41% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:31 M:23 Y:0 K:76. In the HSV/HSB scale, #2B303E has a hue of 224°, 31% saturation and a brightness value of 24%.
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 #2B303E Color Codes
| Color Name | Gunmetal |
| RGB Values | (43, 48, 62) |
| CMYK Values | (31%, 23%, 0%, 76%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (224°, 31%, 24%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #D4CFC1 [Pastel Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7546 C |
| Closest RAL | 7021 [Black grey] |
| Complementary Color | #3E392B [Jacko Bean] |
| #2B303E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #333333 |
| Desaturated | #353535 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #303030 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #303030 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #747474 |
Hex #2B303E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #2B303E is #3E392B which is called Jacko Bean. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #2B303E color is offered by #3E392B. 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 #2B303E are #302B3E and #2B3A3E, called Gunmetal and Outer Space (Crayola), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #2B303E 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 #2B303E are #3E302B (Black Coffee) and #3A3E2B (Kombu 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
#2B303E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #3E2B30 (Black Coffee) and #303E2B (Kombu Green) along with #2B303E, 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 #2B303E has #3E2B30 (Black Coffee), #3E392B (Jacko Bean) and #2B3E39 (Outer Space (Crayola)). 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 #2B303E contains #3E2B3A (Black Coffee), #3E392B (Jacko Bean) and #2B3E30 (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 #2B303E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #2B303E 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 2B303E Color
Tints
555965- 6B6E78
- 80838B
- 95989F
- AAACB2
- BFC1C5
- D5D6D8
- EAEAEC
Tones
- 3C404B
- 454852
- 4D5058
- 56585F
- 5E6066
- 67686C
- 6F7073
- 787879
Shades
- 222632
- 1E222B
- 1A1D25
- 16181F
- 111319
- 0D0E13
- 090A0C
- 040506
#2B303E Color Patterns
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#2B303E Gingham Checks
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#2B303E Honeycomb Pattern
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#2B303E Leaves Pattern
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#2B303E Houndstooth Pattern
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#2B303E Trellis Pattern
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#2B303E 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.
