#38313C Hex Code
Color Name: Onyx
What is hex #38313C Color?
The color name of hex code #38313C is Onyx. The RGB values are (56, 49, 60) which means it is composed of
34% red, 30% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:7 M:18 Y:0 K:77. In the HSV/HSB scale, #38313C has a hue of 278°, 18% saturation and a brightness value of 24%.
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 #38313C Color Codes
| Color Name | Onyx |
| RGB Values | (56, 49, 60) |
| CMYK Values | (7%, 18%, 0%, 77%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (278°, 18%, 24%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #C7CEC3 [Pastel Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 447 C |
| Closest RAL | 8019 [Grey brown] |
| Complementary Color | #353C31 [Kombu Green] |
| #38313C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #373737 |
| Desaturated | #373737 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #343434 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #333333 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #787878 |
Hex #38313C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #38313C is #353C31 which is called Kombu Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #38313C color is offered by #353C31. 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 #38313C are #3C313B and #33313C, called Onyx and Onyx, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #38313C 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 #38313C are #3B3C31 (Black Olive) and #313C33 (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
#38313C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #3C3831 (Black Olive) and #313C38 (Onyx) along with #38313C, 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 #38313C has #3C3831 (Black Olive), #353C31 (Kombu Green) and #31353C (Outer Space (Crayola)). 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 #38313C contains #3C3331 (Black Coffee), #353C31 (Kombu Green) and #313B3C (Outer Space (Crayola)). 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 #38313C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #38313C 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 38313C Color
Tints
605A63- 746F77
- 88838A
- 9C989E
- AFADB1
- C3C1C5
- D7D6D8
- EBEAEC
Tones
- 46414A
- 4E4950
- 555157
- 5C595E
- 636065
- 6A686C
- 727072
- 797879
Shades
- 2D2730
- 27222A
- 221D24
- 1C191E
- 161418
- 110F12
- 0B0A0C
- 060506
#38313C Color Patterns
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#38313C Gingham Checks
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#38313C Honeycomb Pattern
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#38313C Houndstooth Pattern
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#38313C Trellis Pattern
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#38313C Plaid Pattern
#38313C 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.
