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#3B3C42 Hex Code

Color Name: Onyx

What is hex #3B3C42 Color?

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The color name of hex code #3B3C42 is Onyx. The RGB values are (59, 60, 66) which means it is composed of 32% red, 32% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:11 M:9 Y:0 K:74. In the HSV/HSB scale, #3B3C42 has a hue of 231°, 11% 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 #3B3C42 Color Codes

Color NameOnyx
RGB Values(59, 60, 66)
CMYK Values(11%, 9%, 0%, 74%)
HSV/HSB Values(231°, 11%, 26%)
Closest Web Safe#333333
Inverse Color#C4C3BD [Argent]
Closest Pantone®446 C
Closest RAL7016 [Anthracite grey]
Complementary Color#42413B [Black Olive]
#3B3C42 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#3E3E3E
Desaturated#3F3F3F
Weighted Average (Most Common)#3C3C3C
Weighted Average (Luma)#3C3C3C
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#818181

Hex #3B3C42 Color Palettes

3B3C42 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of 3B3C42. Complementary color is 42413B

Complementary Palette

The complement of #3B3C42 is #42413B 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 #3B3C42 color is offered by #42413B. 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.

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Analogous color palette with (3B3C42, 3E3B42 and 3B4042)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #3B3C42 are #3E3B42 and #3B4042, called Black Olive and Arsenic, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #3B3C42 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.

3B3C42 3E3B42 3B4042
Split Complementary color palette with (3B3C42, 423E3B and 40423B)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #3B3C42 are #423E3B (Black Olive) and #40423B (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.

3B3C42 423E3B 40423B
Triadic color palette with (3B3C42, 423B3C and 3C423B)

Triadic Palette

#3B3C42 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #423B3C (Black Olive) and #3C423B (Black Olive) along with #3B3C42, 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.

3B3C42 423B3C 3C423B
Tetradic color palette with (3B3C42, 423B3C, 42413B and 3B4241)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #3B3C42 has #423B3C (Black Olive), #42413B (Black Olive) and #3B4241 (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.

3B3C42 423B3C 42413B 3B4241
Square color palette with (3B3C42, 423B40, 42413B and 3B423E)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #3B3C42 contains #423B40 (Black Olive), #42413B (Black Olive) and #3B423E (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.

3B3C42 423B40 42413B 3B423E
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Hex #3B3C42 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #3B3C42 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.

3B3C42 403B42 423B3E 423E3B 40423B 3B423C 3B4242

Tints, Tones & Shades of 3B3C42 Color

Tints

  • Transparent 626368626368
  • Transparent 76777B76777B
  • Transparent 898A8E898A8E
  • Transparent 9D9EA19D9EA1
  • Transparent B1B1B3B1B1B3
  • Transparent C4C5C6C4C5C6
  • Transparent D8D8D9D8D8D9
  • Transparent EBECECEBECEC

Tones

  • Transparent 494A4E494A4E
  • Transparent 505055505055
  • Transparent 57575B57575B
  • Transparent 5E5E615E5E61
  • Transparent 646567646567
  • Transparent 6B6C6D6B6C6D
  • Transparent 727274727274
  • Transparent 79797A79797A

Shades

  • Transparent 2F30352F3035
  • Transparent 292A2E292A2E
  • Transparent 232428232428
  • Transparent 1E1E211E1E21
  • Transparent 18181A18181A
  • Transparent 121214121214
  • Transparent 0C0C0D0C0C0D
  • Transparent 060607060607

#3B3C42 Color Patterns

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