#312C2E Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Charcoal
What is hex #312C2E Color?
The color name of hex code #312C2E is Dark Charcoal. The RGB values are (49, 44, 46) which means it is composed of
35% red, 32% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:10 Y:6 K:81. In the HSV/HSB scale, #312C2E has a hue of 336°, 10% saturation and a brightness value of 19%.
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 #312C2E Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Charcoal |
| RGB Values | (49, 44, 46) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 10%, 6%, 81%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (336°, 10%, 19%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #CED3D1 [American Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 440 C |
| Closest RAL | 9004 [Signal black] |
| Complementary Color | #2C312F [Dark Charcoal] |
| #312C2E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #2E2E2E |
| Desaturated | #2F2F2F |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #2E2E2E |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #2D2D2D |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #717171 |
Hex #312C2E Color Palettes
312C2E is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #312C2E is #2C312F 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 #312C2E color is offered by #2C312F. 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 #312C2E are #312D2C and #312C31, called Dark Charcoal and Dark Charcoal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #312C2E 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 #312C2E are #2C312D (Black Leather Jacket) and #2C3131 (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.
Triadic Palette
#312C2E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2E312C (Dark Charcoal) and #2C2E31 (Dark Charcoal) along with #312C2E, 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 #312C2E has #2E312C (Dark Charcoal), #2C312F (Dark Charcoal) and #2F2C31 (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.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #312C2E contains #31312C (Dark Charcoal), #2C312F (Dark Charcoal) and #2D2C31 (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.
Hex #312C2E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #312C2E 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 312C2E Color
Tints
5A5658- 6F6B6D
- 838082
- 989697
- ADABAB
- C1C0C0
- D6D5D5
- EAEAEA
Tones
- 413D3E
- 494547
- 514E4F
- 595657
- 605E5F
- 686767
- 706F70
- 787878
Shades
- 272325
- 221F20
- 1D1A1C
- 191617
- 141212
- 0F0D0E
- 0A0909
- 050405
#312C2E Color Patterns
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#312C2E Gingham Checks
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#312C2E Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#312C2E Polka Dots Pattern
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#312C2E Honeycomb Pattern
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#312C2E Leaves Pattern
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#312C2E Houndstooth Pattern
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#312C2E Trellis Pattern
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#312C2E 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.
