#2E3731 Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Charcoal
What is hex #2E3731 Color?
The color name of hex code #2E3731 is Dark Charcoal. The RGB values are (46, 55, 49) which means it is composed of
31% red, 37% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:17 M:0 Y:11 K:78. In the HSV/HSB scale, #2E3731 has a hue of 140°, 16% saturation and a brightness value of 22%.
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 #2E3731 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Charcoal |
| RGB Values | (46, 55, 49) |
| CMYK Values | (17%, 0%, 11%, 78%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (140°, 16%, 22%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #D1C8CE [Chinese Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 447 C |
| Closest RAL | 7021 [Black grey] |
| Complementary Color | #372E34 [Black Coffee] |
| #2E3731 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #323232 |
| Desaturated | #333333 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #343434 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #353535 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #797979 |
Hex #2E3731 Color Palettes
2E3731 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #2E3731 is #372E34 which is called Black Coffee. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #2E3731 color is offered by #372E34. 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 #2E3731 are #2E3736 and #30372E, called Outer Space (Crayola) and Dark Charcoal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #2E3731 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 #2E3731 are #362E37 (Jet) and #372E30 (Black Coffee). 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
#2E3731 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #312E37 (Dark Charcoal) and #37312E (Black Coffee) along with #2E3731, 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 #2E3731 has #312E37 (Dark Charcoal), #372E34 (Black Coffee) and #34372E (Dark Charcoal). 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 #2E3731 contains #2E3037 (Gunmetal), #372E34 (Black Coffee) and #37362E (Jet). 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 #2E3731 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #2E3731 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 2E3731 Color
Tints
585F5A- 6D736F
- 828783
- 979B98
- ABAFAD
- C0C3C1
- D5D7D6
- EAEBEA
Tones
- 3E4641
- 474D49
- 4F5451
- 575C59
- 5F6360
- 676A68
- 707170
- 787978
Shades
- 252C27
- 202722
- 1C211D
- 171C19
- 121614
- 0E110F
- 090B0A
- 050605
#2E3731 Color Patterns
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#2E3731 Gingham Checks
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#2E3731 Honeycomb Pattern
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#2E3731 Houndstooth Pattern
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#2E3731 Trellis Pattern
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#2E3731 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.
