#3A042A Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Chocolate (Hershey's)
What is hex #3A042A Color?
The color name of hex code #3A042A is Dark Chocolate (Hershey's). The RGB values are (58, 4, 42) which means it is composed of
56% red, 4% green and 40% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:93 Y:27 K:77. In the HSV/HSB scale, #3A042A has a hue of 318°, 93% saturation and a brightness value of 23%.
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 #3A042A Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Chocolate (Hershey's) |
| RGB Values | (58, 4, 42) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 93%, 27%, 77%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (318°, 93%, 23%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #330033 |
| Inverse Color | #C5FBD5 [Aero Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 4975 C |
| Closest RAL | 3007 [Black red] |
| Complementary Color | #043A14 [Dark Green] |
| #3A042A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #232323 |
| Desaturated | #1F1F1F |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #181818 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #121212 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #494949 |
Hex #3A042A Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #3A042A is #043A14 which is called Dark Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #3A042A color is offered by #043A14. 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 #3A042A are #3A040F and #2F043A, called Chocolate Brown and Dark Purple, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #3A042A 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 #3A042A are #0F3A04 (Dark Green) and #043A2F (Sacramento State 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
#3A042A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2A3A04 (Pullman Green) and #042A3A (Maastricht Blue) along with #3A042A, 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 #3A042A has #2A3A04 (Pullman Green), #043A14 (Dark Green) and #14043A (Cetacean Blue). 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 #3A042A contains #3A2F04 (American Bronze), #043A14 (Dark Green) and #040F3A (Cetacean Blue). 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 #3A042A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #3A042A 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 3A042A Color
Tints
613655- 754F6A
- 89687F
- 9D8295
- B09BAA
- C4B4BF
- D8CDD4
- EBE6EA
Tones
- 481D3B
- 4F2944
- 56364C
- 5D4255
- 644E5E
- 6B5B66
- 72676F
- 797477
Shades
- 2E0322
- 29031D
- 230219
- 1D0215
- 170211
- 11010D
- 0C0108
- 060004
#3A042A Color Patterns
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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.
