#3B383A Hex Code
Color Name: Black Olive
What is hex #3B383A Color?
The color name of hex code #3B383A is Black Olive. The RGB values are (59, 56, 58) which means it is composed of
34% red, 32% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:5 Y:2 K:77. In the HSV/HSB scale, #3B383A has a hue of 320°, 5% 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 #3B383A Color Codes
| Color Name | Black Olive |
| RGB Values | (59, 56, 58) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 5%, 2%, 77%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (320°, 5%, 23%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #C4C7C5 [Silver Sand] |
| Closest Pantone® | Black 7 C |
| Closest RAL | 8019 [Grey brown] |
| Complementary Color | #383B39 [Onyx] |
| #3B383A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #3A3A3A |
| Desaturated | #3A3A3A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #393939 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #393939 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #7D7D7D |
Hex #3B383A Color Palettes
3B383A is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #3B383A is #383B39 which is called Onyx. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #3B383A color is offered by #383B39. 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 #3B383A are #3B3839 and #3B383B, called Black Olive and Onyx, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #3B383A 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 #3B383A are #393B38 (Black Olive) and #383B3B (Onyx). 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
#3B383A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #3A3B38 (Black Olive) and #383A3B (Onyx) along with #3B383A, 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 #3B383A has #3A3B38 (Black Olive), #383B39 (Onyx) and #39383B (Onyx). 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 #3B383A contains #3B3B38 (Black Olive), #383B39 (Onyx) and #38393B (Onyx). 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 #3B383A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #3B383A 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 3B383A Color
Tints
626061- 767475
- 898889
- 9D9C9D
- B1AFB0
- C4C3C4
- D8D7D8
- EBEBEB
Tones
- 494648
- 504E4F
- 575556
- 5E5C5D
- 646364
- 6B6A6B
- 727272
- 797979
Shades
- 2F2D2E
- 292729
- 232223
- 1E1C1D
- 181617
- 121111
- 0C0B0C
- 060606
#3B383A Color Patterns
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#3B383A Gingham Checks
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#3B383A Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#3B383A Polka Dots Pattern
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#3B383A Honeycomb Pattern
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#3B383A Leaves Pattern
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#3B383A Houndstooth Pattern
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#3B383A Trellis Pattern
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#3B383A 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.
