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Onyx Color

HEX #353839 / RGB (53, 56, 57)

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What is Onyx Color?

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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 RAL6012 [Black green]
Complementary Color#393635 [Jet]
Onyx Converted to Grayscale Codes
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 color palette of 353839. Complementary color is 393635

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.

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Analogous color palette with (353839, 353639 and 353938)

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.

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Split Complementary color palette with (353839, 393536 and 393835)

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.

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Triadic color palette with (353839, 393538 and 383935)

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.

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Tetradic color palette with (353839, 393538, 393635 and 353936)

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.

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Square color palette with (353839, 383539, 393635 and 363935)

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.

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Rainbow color

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.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of Onyx Color

Tints

  • Transparent 5D60615D6061
  • Transparent 727474727474
  • Transparent 868888868888
  • Transparent 9A9C9C9A9C9C
  • Transparent AEAFB0AEAFB0
  • Transparent C2C3C4C2C3C4
  • Transparent D7D7D7D7D7D7
  • Transparent EBEBEBEBEBEB

Tones

  • Transparent 444647444647
  • Transparent 4C4E4E4C4E4E
  • Transparent 535555535555
  • Transparent 5B5C5D5B5C5D
  • Transparent 626364626364
  • Transparent 6A6A6B6A6A6B
  • Transparent 717272717272
  • Transparent 797979797979

Shades

  • Transparent 2A2D2E2A2D2E
  • Transparent 252728252728
  • Transparent 202222202222
  • Transparent 1B1C1D1B1C1D
  • Transparent 151617151617
  • Transparent 101111101111
  • Transparent 0B0B0B0B0B0B
  • Transparent 050606050606

Onyx Color Patterns

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    Onyx Gingham Checks

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    Onyx Vertical Stripes Pattern

  • Transparent

    Onyx Polka Dots Pattern

  • Transparent

    Onyx Honeycomb Pattern

  • Transparent

    Onyx Leaves Pattern

  • Transparent

    Onyx Houndstooth Pattern

  • Transparent

    Onyx Trellis Pattern

  • Transparent

    Onyx Plaid Pattern


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