What is Light Black Color?
Light Black has the hex code #2C2D2D. The equivalent RGB values are (44, 45, 45), which means it is composed of
33% red, 34% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:2 M:0 Y:0 K:82. In the HSV/HSB scale, Light Black has a hue of 180°, 2% saturation and a brightness value of 18%.
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.
Light Black color is not included in the web list and cannot be used by name in HTML and CSS code. However, Light Black can be applied to web pages with its hex code, RGB and/or HSL values. Please note that the CMYK numbers listed on this page have been derived from the hexadecimal code using known formulae and are only approximates.
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Light Black Color Codes
Hex Code | #2C2D2D |
RGB Values | (44, 45, 45) |
CMYK Values | (2%, 0%, 0%, 82%) |
HSV/HSB Values | (180°, 2%, 18%) |
Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
Inverse Color | #D3D2D2 [Light Gray] |
Closest Pantone® | Black C |
Closest RAL | 9004 [Signal black] |
Complementary Color | #2D2C2C [Pine Tree] |
Light Black Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
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Simple Average | #2D2D2D |
Desaturated | #2D2D2D |
Weighted Average (Most Common) | #2D2D2D |
Weighted Average (Luma) | #2D2D2D |
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #707070 |
Light Black Color Palettes
Light Black is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.Complementary Palette
The complement of Light Black is Pine Tree with the hex code #2D2C2C. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #2C2D2D color is offered by #2D2C2C. 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 Light Black (#2C2D2D) are Charleston Green (#2C2D2D) and Charleston Green (#2C2D2D). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Light Black with a 30° separation on either side. 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 Light Black (#2C2D2D) are #2D2C2D (Charleston Green) and #2D2D2C (Pine Tree). 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
Light Black triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2D2C2D (Charleston Green) and #2D2D2C (Pine Tree) along with #2C2D2D 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 Light Black has four colors - #2D2C2D (Charleston Green), #2D2C2C (Pine Tree) and #2C2D2C (Charleston Green) in addition to the base color (#2C2D2D). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
Light Black square color palette has #2D2C2D (Charleston Green), #2D2C2C (Pine Tree) and #2D2D2C (Pine Tree). 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.
Light Black Color Rainbow Palette
Our Light Black rainbow color palette is based on the RGB 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 Light Black Color
Tints
- 565757
- 6B6C6C
- 808181
- 969696
- ABABAB
- C0C0C0
- D5D5D5
- EAEAEA
Tones
- 3D3E3E
- 454646
- 4E4E4E
- 565757
- 5E5F5F
- 676767
- 6F6F6F
- 787878
Shades
- 232424
- 1F2020
- 1A1B1B
- 161717
- 121212
- 0D0E0E
- 090909
- 040505
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