What is Wenge Color?
Wenge has the hex code #645452. The equivalent RGB values are (100, 84, 82), which means it is composed of
38% red, 32% green and 31% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:16 Y:18 K:61. In the HSV/HSB scale, Wenge has a hue of 7°, 18% saturation and a brightness value of 39%.
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.
Wenge is a very dark brown color and name after the wood of an endangered legume tree found in Africa, Millettia laurentii. The wood itself is very hard, as indicative by the color, and typically used in flooring and staircases.
The color wenge can only be applied on web pages with HTML and/or CSS via its RGB, CMYK, HSB or hex code.
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Wenge Color Codes
Hex Code | #645452 |
RGB Values | (100, 84, 82) |
CMYK Values | (0%, 16%, 18%, 61%) |
HSV/HSB Values | (7°, 18%, 39%) |
Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
Inverse Color | #9BABAD [Cadet Grey] |
Closest Pantone® | 411 C |
Closest RAL | 7010 [Tarpaulin grey] |
Complementary Color | #526264 [Stormcloud] |
Wenge Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
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Simple Average | #595959 |
Desaturated | #5B5B5B |
Weighted Average (Most Common) | #595959 |
Weighted Average (Luma) | #575757 |
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #999999 |
Wenge Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of Wenge is Stormcloud with the hex code #526264. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #645452 color is offered by #526264. 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 Wenge (#645452) are Wenge (#645D52) and Wenge (#645259). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Wenge 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 Wenge (#645452) are #52645D (Feldgrau) and #525964 (Independence). 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
Wenge triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #526454 (Ebony) and #545264 (Independence) along with #645452 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 Wenge has four colors - #526454 (Ebony), #526264 (Stormcloud) and #645262 (Wenge) in addition to the base color (#645452). 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
Wenge square color palette has #596452 (Ebony), #526264 (Stormcloud) and #5D5264 (Davy's Grey). 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.
Wenge Color Rainbow Palette
Our Wenge 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 Wenge Color
Tints
- 837675
- 938786
- A29897
- B2AAA9
- C1BBBA
- D1CCCB
- E0DDDC
- F0EEEE
Tones
- 6A5D5B
- 6C6160
- 6F6664
- 726A69
- 756E6E
- 787372
- 7A7777
- 7D7C7B
Shades
- 504342
- 463B39
- 3C3231
- 322A29
- 282221
- 1E1919
- 141110
- 0A0808
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