#383842 Hex Code
Color Name: Onyx
What is hex #383842 Color?
The color name of hex code #383842 is Onyx. The RGB values are (56, 56, 66) which means it is composed of
31% red, 31% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:15 M:15 Y:0 K:74. In the HSV/HSB scale, #383842 has a hue of 240°, 15% saturation and a brightness value of 26%.
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 #383842 Color Codes
| Color Name | Onyx |
| RGB Values | (56, 56, 66) |
| CMYK Values | (15%, 15%, 0%, 74%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (240°, 15%, 26%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #C7C7BD [Pale Silver] |
| Closest Pantone® | 432 C |
| Closest RAL | 7016 [Anthracite grey] |
| Complementary Color | #424238 [Black Olive] |
| #383842 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #3B3B3B |
| Desaturated | #3D3D3D |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #393939 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #393939 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #7D7D7D |
Hex #383842 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #383842 is #424238 which is called Black Olive. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #383842 color is offered by #424238. 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 #383842 are #3D3842 and #383D42, called Onyx and Onyx, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #383842 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 #383842 are #423D38 (Black Olive) and #3D4238 (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
#383842 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #423838 (Black Olive) and #384238 (Black Olive) along with #383842, 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 #383842 has #423838 (Black Olive), #424238 (Black Olive) and #384242 (Arsenic). 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 #383842 contains #42383D (Black Olive), #424238 (Black Olive) and #38423D (Black Olive). 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 #383842 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #383842 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 383842 Color
Tints
606068- 74747B
- 88888E
- 9C9CA1
- AFAFB3
- C3C3C6
- D7D7D9
- EBEBEC
Tones
- 46464E
- 4E4E55
- 55555B
- 5C5C61
- 636367
- 6A6A6D
- 727274
- 79797A
Shades
- 2D2D35
- 27272E
- 222228
- 1C1C21
- 16161A
- 111114
- 0B0B0D
- 060607
#383842 Color Patterns
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#383842 Gingham Checks
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#383842 Honeycomb Pattern
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#383842 Houndstooth Pattern
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#383842 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.
