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#40423C Hex Code

Color Name: Black Olive

What is hex #40423C Color?

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The color name of hex code #40423C is Black Olive. The RGB values are (64, 66, 60) which means it is composed of 34% red, 35% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:3 M:0 Y:9 K:74. In the HSV/HSB scale, #40423C has a hue of 80°, 9% 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 #40423C Color Codes

Color NameBlack Olive
RGB Values(64, 66, 60)
CMYK Values(3%, 0%, 9%, 74%)
HSV/HSB Values(80°, 9%, 26%)
Closest Web Safe#333333
Inverse Color#BFBDC3 [Silver Sand]
Closest Pantone®446 C
Closest RAL6015 [Black olive]
Complementary Color#3E3C42 [Black Olive]
#40423C Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#3F3F3F
Desaturated#3F3F3F
Weighted Average (Most Common)#414141
Weighted Average (Luma)#414141
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#868686

Hex #40423C Color Palettes

40423C is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of 40423C. Complementary color is 3E3C42

Complementary Palette

The complement of #40423C is #3E3C42 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 #40423C color is offered by #3E3C42. 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.

40423C 3E3C42
Analogous color palette with (40423C, 3D423C and 42413C)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #40423C are #3D423C and #42413C, called Black Olive and Black Olive, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #40423C 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.

40423C 3D423C 42413C
Split Complementary color palette with (40423C, 3C3D42 and 413C42)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #40423C are #3C3D42 (Arsenic) and #413C42 (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.

40423C 3C3D42 413C42
Triadic color palette with (40423C, 3C4042 and 423C40)

Triadic Palette

#40423C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #3C4042 (Arsenic) and #423C40 (Black Olive) along with #40423C, 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.

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Tetradic color palette with (40423C, 3C4042, 3E3C42 and 423E3C)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #40423C has #3C4042 (Arsenic), #3E3C42 (Black Olive) and #423E3C (Black Olive). 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.

40423C 3C4042 3E3C42 423E3C
Square color palette with (40423C, 3C4241, 3E3C42 and 423C3D)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #40423C contains #3C4241 (Arsenic), #3E3C42 (Black Olive) and #423C3D (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.

40423C 3C4241 3E3C42 423C3D
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Hex #40423C Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #40423C 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.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of 40423C Color

Tints

  • Transparent 666863666863
  • Transparent 797B77797B77
  • Transparent 8C8E8A8C8E8A
  • Transparent A0A19EA0A19E
  • Transparent B3B3B1B3B3B1
  • Transparent C6C6C5C6C6C5
  • Transparent D9D9D8D9D9D8
  • Transparent ECECECECECEC

Tones

  • Transparent 4D4E4A4D4E4A
  • Transparent 535550535550
  • Transparent 5A5B575A5B57
  • Transparent 60615E60615E
  • Transparent 666765666765
  • Transparent 6D6D6C6D6D6C
  • Transparent 737472737472
  • Transparent 7A7A797A7A79

Shades

  • Transparent 333530333530
  • Transparent 2D2E2A2D2E2A
  • Transparent 262824262824
  • Transparent 20211E20211E
  • Transparent 1A1A181A1A18
  • Transparent 131412131412
  • Transparent 0D0D0C0D0D0C
  • Transparent 060706060706

#40423C Color Patterns

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    #40423C Leaves Pattern

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    #40423C Houndstooth Pattern

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    #40423C Trellis Pattern

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    #40423C Plaid Pattern


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