#2F3138 Hex Code
Color Name: Gunmetal
What is hex #2F3138 Color?
The color name of hex code #2F3138 is Gunmetal. The RGB values are (47, 49, 56) which means it is composed of
31% red, 32% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:16 M:13 Y:0 K:78. In the HSV/HSB scale, #2F3138 has a hue of 227°, 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 #2F3138 Color Codes
| Color Name | Gunmetal |
| RGB Values | (47, 49, 56) |
| CMYK Values | (16%, 13%, 0%, 78%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (227°, 16%, 22%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #D0CEC7 [Pastel Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 447 C |
| Closest RAL | 7021 [Black grey] |
| Complementary Color | #38362F [Jet] |
| #2F3138 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #333333 |
| Desaturated | #343434 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #313131 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #313131 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #757575 |
Hex #2F3138 Color Palettes
2F3138 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #2F3138 is #38362F which is called Jet. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #2F3138 color is offered by #38362F. 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 #2F3138 are #322F38 and #2F3638, called Dark Charcoal and Outer Space (Crayola), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #2F3138 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 #2F3138 are #38322F (Black Coffee) and #36382F (Jet). 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
#2F3138 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #382F31 (Black Coffee) and #31382F (Dark Charcoal) along with #2F3138, 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 #2F3138 has #382F31 (Black Coffee), #38362F (Jet) and #2F3836 (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 #2F3138 contains #382F36 (Jet), #38362F (Jet) and #2F3832 (Dark Charcoal). 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 #2F3138 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #2F3138 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 2F3138 Color
Tints
595A60- 6D6F74
- 828388
- 97989C
- ACADAF
- C1C1C3
- D5D6D7
- EAEAEB
Tones
- 3F4146
- 47494E
- 4F5155
- 58595C
- 606063
- 68686A
- 707072
- 787879
Shades
- 26272D
- 212227
- 1C1D22
- 18191C
- 131416
- 0E0F11
- 090A0B
- 050506
#2F3138 Color Patterns
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#2F3138 Gingham Checks
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#2F3138 Honeycomb Pattern
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#2F3138 Leaves Pattern
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#2F3138 Houndstooth Pattern
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#2F3138 Trellis Pattern
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#2F3138 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.
