What is Onyx Color?
Onyx has the hex code #353839. The equivalent RGB values are (53, 56, 57), which means it is composed of
32% red, 34% green and 34% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:7 M:2 Y:0 K:78. In the HSV/HSB scale, Onyx has a hue of 195°, 7% saturation and a brightness value of 22%.
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.
Onyx is a greenish black color named after the gemstone. It was formulated in 1994 and introduced in the company's GemTones crayons set. The color can be applied to web pages with HTML and/or CSS via its hex, RGB, CMYK or HSB codes.
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Onyx Color Codes
Hex Code | #353839 |
RGB Values | (53, 56, 57) |
CMYK Values | (7%, 2%, 0%, 78%) |
HSV/HSB Values | (195°, 7%, 22%) |
Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
Inverse Color | #CAC7C6 [Chinese Silver] |
Closest Pantone® | 447 C |
Closest RAL | 6012 [Black green] |
Complementary Color | #393635 [Jet] |
Onyx Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
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Simple Average | #373737 |
Desaturated | #373737 |
Weighted Average (Most Common) | #373737 |
Weighted Average (Luma) | #373737 |
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #7C7C7C |
Onyx Color Palettes
Onyx is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.Complementary Palette
The complement of Onyx is Jet with the hex code #393635. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #353839 color is offered by #393635. 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 Onyx (#353839) are Onyx (#353639) and Onyx (#353938). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Onyx 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 Onyx (#353839) are #393536 (Jet) and #393835 (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.
Triadic Palette
Onyx triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #393538 (Onyx) and #383935 (Black Olive) along with #353839 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 Onyx has four colors - #393538 (Onyx), #393635 (Jet) and #353936 (Onyx) in addition to the base color (#353839). 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
Onyx square color palette has #383539 (Onyx), #393635 (Jet) and #363935 (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.
Onyx Color Rainbow Palette
Our Onyx 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 Onyx Color
Tints
- 5D6061
- 727474
- 868888
- 9A9C9C
- AEAFB0
- C2C3C4
- D7D7D7
- EBEBEB
Tones
- 444647
- 4C4E4E
- 535555
- 5B5C5D
- 626364
- 6A6A6B
- 717272
- 797979
Shades
- 2A2D2E
- 252728
- 202222
- 1B1C1D
- 151617
- 101111
- 0B0B0B
- 050606
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