#324040 Hex Code
Color Name: Onyx
What is hex #324040 Color?
The color name of hex code #324040 is Onyx. The RGB values are (50, 64, 64) which means it is composed of
28% red, 36% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:22 M:0 Y:0 K:75. In the HSV/HSB scale, #324040 has a hue of 180°, 22% saturation and a brightness value of 25%.
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 #324040 Color Codes
| Color Name | Onyx |
| RGB Values | (50, 64, 64) |
| CMYK Values | (22%, 0%, 0%, 75%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (180°, 22%, 25%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #CDBFBF [Pale Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 432 C |
| Closest RAL | 7016 [Anthracite grey] |
| Complementary Color | #403232 [Old Burgundy] |
| #324040 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #3B3B3B |
| Desaturated | #393939 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #3C3C3C |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #3D3D3D |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #828282 |
Hex #324040 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #324040 is #403232 which is called Old Burgundy. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #324040 color is offered by #403232. 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 #324040 are #323940 and #324039, called Onyx and Onyx, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #324040 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 #324040 are #403239 (Black Coffee) and #403932 (Black Olive). 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
#324040 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #403240 (Onyx) and #404032 (Black Olive) along with #324040, 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 #324040 has #403240 (Onyx), #403232 (Old Burgundy) and #324032 (Kombu Green). 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 #324040 contains #393240 (Onyx), #403232 (Old Burgundy) and #394032 (Kombu Green). 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 #324040 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #324040 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 324040 Color
Tints
5B6666- 707979
- 848C8C
- 99A0A0
- ADB3B3
- C2C6C6
- D6D9D9
- EBECEC
Tones
- 424D4D
- 495353
- 515A5A
- 596060
- 616666
- 696D6D
- 707373
- 787A7A
Shades
- 283333
- 232D2D
- 1E2626
- 192020
- 141A1A
- 0F1313
- 0A0D0D
- 050606
#324040 Color Patterns
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#324040 Gingham Checks
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#324040 Honeycomb Pattern
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#324040 Houndstooth Pattern
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#324040 Trellis Pattern
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#324040 Plaid Pattern
#324040 Color Interior Ideas
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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.
