#2F3951 Hex Code
Color Name: Charcoal
What is hex #2F3951 Color?
The color name of hex code #2F3951 is Charcoal. The RGB values are (47, 57, 81) which means it is composed of
25% red, 31% green and 44% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:42 M:30 Y:0 K:68. In the HSV/HSB scale, #2F3951 has a hue of 222°, 42% saturation and a brightness value of 32%.
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 #2F3951 Color Codes
| Color Name | Charcoal |
| RGB Values | (47, 57, 81) |
| CMYK Values | (42%, 30%, 0%, 68%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (222°, 42%, 32%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333366 |
| Inverse Color | #D0C6AE [Dark Vanilla] |
| Closest Pantone® | 432 C |
| Closest RAL | 5003 [Sapphire blue] |
| Complementary Color | #51472F [Liver Chestnut (Horses)] |
| #2F3951 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #3E3E3E |
| Desaturated | #404040 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #393939 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #393939 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #7D7D7D |
Hex #2F3951 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #2F3951 is #51472F which is called Liver Chestnut (Horses). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #2F3951 color is offered by #51472F. 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 #2F3951 are #362F51 and #2F4A51, called Jacarta and Dark Slate Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #2F3951 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 #2F3951 are #51362F (Royal Brown) and #4A512F (Rifle 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
#2F3951 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #512F39 (Dark Puce) and #39512F (Rifle Green) along with #2F3951, 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 #2F3951 has #512F39 (Dark Puce), #51472F (Liver Chestnut (Horses)) and #2F5147 (Dark Slate Gray). 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 #2F3951 contains #512F4A (Japanese Violet), #51472F (Liver Chestnut (Horses)) and #2F5136 (Deep Moss 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 #2F3951 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #2F3951 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 2F3951 Color
Tints
596174- 6D7485
- 828897
- 979CA8
- ACB0B9
- C1C4CB
- D5D7DC
- EAEBEE
Tones
- 3F475A
- 474E5F
- 4F5564
- 585D69
- 60646D
- 686B72
- 707277
- 78797B
Shades
- 262E41
- 212839
- 1C2231
- 181D29
- 131720
- 0E1118
- 090B10
- 050608
#2F3951 Color Patterns
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#2F3951 Gingham Checks
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#2F3951 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#2F3951 Polka Dots Pattern
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#2F3951 Honeycomb Pattern
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#2F3951 Leaves Pattern
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#2F3951 Houndstooth Pattern
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#2F3951 Trellis Pattern
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#2F3951 Plaid Pattern
#2F3951 Color Interior Ideas
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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.
