#2B473D Hex Code
Color Name: Japanese Indigo
What is hex #2B473D Color?
The color name of hex code #2B473D is Japanese Indigo. The RGB values are (43, 71, 61) which means it is composed of
25% red, 41% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:39 M:0 Y:14 K:72. In the HSV/HSB scale, #2B473D has a hue of 159°, 39% saturation and a brightness value of 28%.
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 #2B473D Color Codes
| Color Name | Japanese Indigo |
| RGB Values | (43, 71, 61) |
| CMYK Values | (39%, 0%, 14%, 72%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (159°, 39%, 28%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #D4B8C2 [Pale Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 553 C |
| Closest RAL | 6012 [Black green] |
| Complementary Color | #472B35 [Old Burgundy] |
| #2B473D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #3A3A3A |
| Desaturated | #393939 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #3E3E3E |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #404040 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #858585 |
Hex #2B473D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #2B473D is #472B35 which is called Old Burgundy. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #2B473D color is offered by #472B35. 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 #2B473D are #2B4347 and #2B472F, called Japanese Indigo and Kombu Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #2B473D 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 #2B473D are #472B43 (Dark Puce) and #472F2B (Brown 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
#2B473D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #3D2B47 (American Purple) and #473D2B (Dark Lava) along with #2B473D, 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 #2B473D has #3D2B47 (American Purple), #472B35 (Old Burgundy) and #35472B (Kombu 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 #2B473D contains #2F2B47 (Gunmetal), #472B35 (Old Burgundy) and #43472B (Dark Lava). 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 #2B473D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #2B473D 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 2B473D Color
Tints
556C64- 6B7E77
- 80918B
- 95A39E
- AAB5B1
- BFC8C5
- D5DAD8
- EAEDEC
Tones
- 3C524A
- 455851
- 4D5E58
- 56645F
- 5E6965
- 676F6C
- 6F7573
- 787A79
Shades
- 223931
- 1E322B
- 1A2B25
- 16241F
- 111C18
- 0D1512
- 090E0C
- 040706
#2B473D Color Patterns
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#2B473D Gingham Checks
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#2B473D Honeycomb Pattern
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#2B473D Leaves Pattern
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#2B473D Houndstooth Pattern
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#2B473D Trellis Pattern
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#2B473D 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.
