#384C57 Hex Code
Color Name: Charcoal
What is hex #384C57 Color?
The color name of hex code #384C57 is Charcoal. The RGB values are (56, 76, 87) which means it is composed of
26% red, 35% green and 40% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:36 M:13 Y:0 K:66. In the HSV/HSB scale, #384C57 has a hue of 201°, 36% saturation and a brightness value of 34%.
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 #384C57 Color Codes
| Color Name | Charcoal |
| RGB Values | (56, 76, 87) |
| CMYK Values | (36%, 13%, 0%, 66%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (201°, 36%, 34%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333366 |
| Inverse Color | #C7B3A8 [Silver Pink] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7545 C |
| Closest RAL | 7024 [Graphite grey] |
| Complementary Color | #574338 [Liver Chestnut (Horses)] |
| #384C57 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #494949 |
| Desaturated | #484848 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #474747 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #494949 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #8C8C8C |
Hex #384C57 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #384C57 is #574338 which is called Liver Chestnut (Horses). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #384C57 color is offered by #574338. 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 #384C57 are #383D57 and #385753, called Charcoal and Dark Slate Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #384C57 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 #384C57 are #57383D (Dark Puce) and #575338 (Olive Drab Camouflage). 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
#384C57 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #57384C (Dark Byzantium) and #4C5738 (Olive Drab Camouflage) along with #384C57, 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 #384C57 has #57384C (Dark Byzantium), #574338 (Liver Chestnut (Horses)) and #385743 (Deep Moss 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 #384C57 contains #533857 (English Violet), #574338 (Liver Chestnut (Horses)) and #3D5738 (Deep Moss 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 #384C57 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #384C57 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 384C57 Color
Tints
607079- 748289
- 88949A
- 9CA6AB
- AFB7BC
- C3C9CD
- D7DBDD
- EBEDEE
Tones
- 46565F
- 4E5C63
- 556167
- 5C666C
- 636B70
- 6A7074
- 727678
- 797B7C
Shades
- 2D3D46
- 27353D
- 222E34
- 1C262C
- 161E23
- 11171A
- 0B0F11
- 060809
#384C57 Color Patterns
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#384C57 Gingham Checks
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#384C57 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#384C57 Polka Dots Pattern
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#384C57 Honeycomb Pattern
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#384C57 Leaves Pattern
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#384C57 Houndstooth Pattern
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#384C57 Trellis Pattern
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#384C57 Plaid Pattern
#384C57 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.
