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#2C3038 Hex Code

Color Name: Gunmetal

What is hex #2C3038 Color?

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The color name of hex code #2C3038 is Gunmetal. The RGB values are (44, 48, 56) which means it is composed of 30% red, 32% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:22 M:14 Y:0 K:78. In the HSV/HSB scale, #2C3038 has a hue of 220°, 21% 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 #2C3038 Color Codes

Color NameGunmetal
RGB Values(44, 48, 56)
CMYK Values(22%, 14%, 0%, 78%)
HSV/HSB Values(220°, 21%, 22%)
Closest Web Safe#333333
Inverse Color#D3CFC7 [Pastel Gray]
Closest Pantone®447 C
Closest RAL7021 [Black grey]
Complementary Color#38342C [Black Coffee]
#2C3038 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#313131
Desaturated#323232
Weighted Average (Most Common)#303030
Weighted Average (Luma)#303030
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#747474

Hex #2C3038 Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 2C3038. Complementary color is 38342C

Complementary Palette

The complement of #2C3038 is #38342C 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 #2C3038 color is offered by #38342C. 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.

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Analogous color palette with (2C3038, 2E2C38 and 2C3638)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #2C3038 are #2E2C38 and #2C3638, called Gunmetal and Gunmetal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #2C3038 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.

2C3038 2E2C38 2C3638
Split Complementary color palette with (2C3038, 382E2C and 36382C)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #2C3038 are #382E2C (Black Coffee) and #36382C (Dark Charcoal). 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.

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Triadic color palette with (2C3038, 382C30 and 30382C)

Triadic Palette

#2C3038 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #382C30 (Black Coffee) and #30382C (Dark Charcoal) along with #2C3038, 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.

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Tetradic color palette with (2C3038, 382C30, 38342C and 2C3834)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #2C3038 has #382C30 (Black Coffee), #38342C (Black Coffee) and #2C3834 (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.

2C3038 382C30 38342C 2C3834
Square color palette with (2C3038, 382C36, 38342C and 2C382E)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #2C3038 contains #382C36 (Black Coffee), #38342C (Black Coffee) and #2C382E (Black Leather Jacket). 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.

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Hex #2C3038 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #2C3038 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.

2C3038 322C38 382C33 382F2C 37382C 2D382C 2C3836

Tints, Tones & Shades of 2C3038 Color

Tints

  • Transparent 565960565960
  • Transparent 6B6E746B6E74
  • Transparent 808388808388
  • Transparent 96989C96989C
  • Transparent ABACAFABACAF
  • Transparent C0C1C3C0C1C3
  • Transparent D5D6D7D5D6D7
  • Transparent EAEAEBEAEAEB

Tones

  • Transparent 3D40463D4046
  • Transparent 45484E45484E
  • Transparent 4E50554E5055
  • Transparent 56585C56585C
  • Transparent 5E60635E6063
  • Transparent 67686A67686A
  • Transparent 6F70726F7072
  • Transparent 787879787879

Shades

  • Transparent 23262D23262D
  • Transparent 1F22271F2227
  • Transparent 1A1D221A1D22
  • Transparent 16181C16181C
  • Transparent 121316121316
  • Transparent 0D0E110D0E11
  • Transparent 090A0B090A0B
  • Transparent 040506040506

#2C3038 Color Patterns

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    #2C3038 Honeycomb Pattern

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    #2C3038 Leaves Pattern

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    #2C3038 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #2C3038 Trellis Pattern

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    #2C3038 Plaid Pattern


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