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#2E2E2E Hex Code

Color Name: Dark Charcoal

What is hex #2E2E2E Color?

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The color name of hex code #2E2E2E is Dark Charcoal. The RGB values are (46, 46, 46) which means it is composed of 33% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:82. In the HSV/HSB scale, #2E2E2E has a hue of 359°, 0% saturation and a brightness value of 18%.
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 #2E2E2E Color Codes

Color NameDark Charcoal
RGB Values(46, 46, 46)
CMYK Values(0%, 0%, 0%, 82%)
HSV/HSB Values(359°, 0%, 18%)
Closest Web Safe#333333
Inverse Color#D1D1D1 [American Silver]
Closest Pantone®Black C
Closest RAL9004 [Signal black]
Complementary Color#2E2E2E [Dark Charcoal]
#2E2E2E Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#2E2E2E
Desaturated#2E2E2E
Weighted Average (Most Common)#2E2E2E
Weighted Average (Luma)#2E2E2E
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#727272

Hex #2E2E2E Color Palettes

2E2E2E is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of 2E2E2E. Complementary color is 2E2E2E

Complementary Palette

The complement of #2E2E2E is #2E2E2E which is called Dark Charcoal. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #2E2E2E color is offered by #2E2E2E. 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 (2E2E2E, 2E2E2E and 2E2E2E)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #2E2E2E are #2E2E2E and #2E2E2E, called Dark Charcoal and Dark Charcoal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #2E2E2E 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.

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Split Complementary color palette with (2E2E2E, 2E2E2E and 2E2E2E)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #2E2E2E are #2E2E2E (Dark Charcoal) and #2E2E2E (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 (2E2E2E, 2E2E2E and 2E2E2E)

Triadic Palette

#2E2E2E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2E2E2E (Dark Charcoal) and #2E2E2E (Dark Charcoal) along with #2E2E2E, 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 (2E2E2E, 2E2E2E, 2E2E2E and 2E2E2E)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #2E2E2E has #2E2E2E (Dark Charcoal), #2E2E2E (Dark Charcoal) and #2E2E2E (Dark Charcoal). 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 (2E2E2E, 2E2E2E, 2E2E2E and 2E2E2E)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #2E2E2E contains #2E2E2E (Dark Charcoal), #2E2E2E (Dark Charcoal) and #2E2E2E (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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Rainbow color

Hex #2E2E2E Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #2E2E2E 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 2E2E2E Color

Tints

  • Transparent 585858585858
  • Transparent 6D6D6D6D6D6D
  • Transparent 828282828282
  • Transparent 979797979797
  • Transparent ABABABABABAB
  • Transparent C0C0C0C0C0C0
  • Transparent D5D5D5D5D5D5
  • Transparent EAEAEAEAEAEA

Tones

  • Transparent 3E3E3E3E3E3E
  • Transparent 474747474747
  • Transparent 4F4F4F4F4F4F
  • Transparent 575757575757
  • Transparent 5F5F5F5F5F5F
  • Transparent 676767676767
  • Transparent 707070707070
  • Transparent 787878787878

Shades

  • Transparent 252525252525
  • Transparent 202020202020
  • Transparent 1C1C1C1C1C1C
  • Transparent 171717171717
  • Transparent 121212121212
  • Transparent 0E0E0E0E0E0E
  • Transparent 090909090909
  • Transparent 050505050505

#2E2E2E Color Patterns

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    #2E2E2E Honeycomb Pattern

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    #2E2E2E Leaves Pattern

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    #2E2E2E Houndstooth Pattern

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    #2E2E2E Trellis Pattern

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    #2E2E2E 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.