#484242 Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Puce
What is hex #484242 Color?
The color name of hex code #484242 is Dark Puce. The RGB values are (72, 66, 66) which means it is composed of
35% red, 32% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:8 Y:8 K:72. In the HSV/HSB scale, #484242 has a hue of 0°, 8% saturation and a brightness value of 28%.
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 #484242 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Puce |
| RGB Values | (72, 66, 66) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 8%, 8%, 72%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (0°, 8%, 28%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #B7BDBD [Gray (X11)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 446 C |
| Closest RAL | 7022 [Umbra grey] |
| Complementary Color | #424848 [Outer Space] |
| #484242 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #444444 |
| Desaturated | #454545 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #444444 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #434343 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #888888 |
Hex #484242 Color Palettes
484242 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #484242 is #424848 which is called Outer Space. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #484242 color is offered by #424848. 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 #484242 are #484542 and #484245, called Rifle Green and Purple Taupe, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #484242 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 #484242 are #424845 (Outer Space) and #424548 (Outer Space). 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
#484242 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #424842 (Outer Space) and #424248 (Arsenic) along with #484242, 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 #484242 has #424842 (Outer Space), #424848 (Outer Space) and #484248 (Purple Taupe). 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 #484242 contains #454842 (Rifle Green), #424848 (Outer Space) and #454248 (Outer Space). 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 #484242 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #484242 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 484242 Color
Tints
6D6868- 7F7B7B
- 918E8E
- A4A1A1
- B6B3B3
- C8C6C6
- DAD9D9
- EDECEC
Tones
- 534E4E
- 595555
- 5E5B5B
- 646161
- 6A6767
- 6F6D6D
- 757474
- 7A7A7A
Shades
- 3A3535
- 322E2E
- 2B2828
- 242121
- 1D1A1A
- 161414
- 0E0D0D
- 070707
#484242 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.