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#2C3536 Hex Code

Color Name: Gunmetal

What is hex #2C3536 Color?

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The color name of hex code #2C3536 is Gunmetal. The RGB values are (44, 53, 54) which means it is composed of 29% red, 35% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:19 M:2 Y:0 K:79. In the HSV/HSB scale, #2C3536 has a hue of 186°, 19% saturation and a brightness value of 21%.
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 #2C3536 Color Codes

Color NameGunmetal
RGB Values(44, 53, 54)
CMYK Values(19%, 2%, 0%, 79%)
HSV/HSB Values(186°, 19%, 21%)
Closest Web Safe#333333
Inverse Color#D3CAC9 [Chinese Silver]
Closest Pantone®447 C
Closest RAL7021 [Black grey]
Complementary Color#362D2C [Black Coffee]
#2C3536 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#323232
Desaturated#313131
Weighted Average (Most Common)#323232
Weighted Average (Luma)#333333
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#777777

Hex #2C3536 Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 2C3536. Complementary color is 362D2C

Complementary Palette

The complement of #2C3536 is #362D2C 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 #2C3536 color is offered by #362D2C. 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 (2C3536, 2C3036 and 2C3632)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #2C3536 are #2C3036 and #2C3632, called Gunmetal and Gunmetal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #2C3536 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.

2C3536 2C3036 2C3632
Split Complementary color palette with (2C3536, 362C30 and 36322C)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #2C3536 are #362C30 (Black Coffee) and #36322C (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.

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Triadic color palette with (2C3536, 362C35 and 35362C)

Triadic Palette

#2C3536 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #362C35 (Dark Charcoal) and #35362C (Dark Charcoal) along with #2C3536, 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 (2C3536, 362C35, 362D2C and 2C362D)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #2C3536 has #362C35 (Dark Charcoal), #362D2C (Black Coffee) and #2C362D (Black Leather Jacket). 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.

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Square color palette with (2C3536, 322C36, 362D2C and 30362C)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #2C3536 contains #322C36 (Dark Charcoal), #362D2C (Black Coffee) and #30362C (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.

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Hex #2C3536 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #2C3536 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.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of 2C3536 Color

Tints

  • Transparent 565D5E565D5E
  • Transparent 6B72726B7272
  • Transparent 808686808686
  • Transparent 969A9B969A9B
  • Transparent ABAEAFABAEAF
  • Transparent C0C2C3C0C2C3
  • Transparent D5D7D7D5D7D7
  • Transparent EAEBEBEAEBEB

Tones

  • Transparent 3D44453D4445
  • Transparent 454C4C454C4C
  • Transparent 4E53544E5354
  • Transparent 565B5B565B5B
  • Transparent 5E62625E6262
  • Transparent 676A6A676A6A
  • Transparent 6F71716F7171
  • Transparent 787979787979

Shades

  • Transparent 232A2B232A2B
  • Transparent 1F25261F2526
  • Transparent 1A20201A2020
  • Transparent 161B1B161B1B
  • Transparent 121516121516
  • Transparent 0D10100D1010
  • Transparent 090B0B090B0B
  • Transparent 040505040505

#2C3536 Color Patterns

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    #2C3536 Honeycomb Pattern

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    #2C3536 Leaves Pattern

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    #2C3536 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #2C3536 Trellis Pattern

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    #2C3536 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.