#2E2C49 Hex Code
Color Name: Gunmetal
What is hex #2E2C49 Color?
The color name of hex code #2E2C49 is Gunmetal. The RGB values are (46, 44, 73) which means it is composed of
28% red, 27% green and 45% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:37 M:40 Y:0 K:71. In the HSV/HSB scale, #2E2C49 has a hue of 244°, 40% saturation and a brightness value of 29%.
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 #2E2C49 Color Codes
| Color Name | Gunmetal |
| RGB Values | (46, 44, 73) |
| CMYK Values | (37%, 40%, 0%, 71%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (244°, 40%, 29%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #D1D3B6 [Pastel Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7546 C |
| Closest RAL | 5008 [Grey blue] |
| Complementary Color | #47492C [Rifle Green] |
| #2E2C49 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #363636 |
| Desaturated | #3B3B3B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #303030 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #2F2F2F |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #727272 |
Hex #2E2C49 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #2E2C49 is #47492C which is called Rifle Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #2E2C49 color is offered by #47492C. 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 #2E2C49 are #3D2C49 and #2C3949, called American Purple and Japanese Indigo, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #2E2C49 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 #2E2C49 are #493D2C (Dark Lava) and #39492C (Kombu 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
#2E2C49 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #492E2C (Brown Coffee) and #2C492E (Kombu Green) along with #2E2C49, 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 #2E2C49 has #492E2C (Brown Coffee), #47492C (Rifle Green) and #2C4749 (Japanese Indigo). 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 #2E2C49 contains #492C39 (Old Burgundy), #47492C (Rifle Green) and #2C493D (Japanese Indigo). 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 #2E2C49 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #2E2C49 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 2E2C49 Color
Tints
58566D- 6D6B80
- 828092
- 9796A4
- ABABB6
- C0C0C8
- D5D5DB
- EAEAED
Tones
- 3E3D54
- 47455A
- 4F4E5F
- 575665
- 5F5E6A
- 676770
- 706F75
- 78787B
Shades
- 25233A
- 201F33
- 1C1A2C
- 171625
- 12121D
- 0E0D16
- 09090F
- 050407
#2E2C49 Color Patterns
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#2E2C49 Gingham Checks
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#2E2C49 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#2E2C49 Honeycomb Pattern
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#2E2C49 Leaves Pattern
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#2E2C49 Houndstooth Pattern
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#2E2C49 Trellis Pattern
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#2E2C49 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.
