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HEX 2B3036 - #2B3036, RGB(43,48,54) Color


Color Name: Gunmetal*
Hex Color Code: #2B3036
RGB Color Code: RGB(43, 48, 54)
CMYK Values*: 20.4%, 11.1%, 0.0%, 78.8%





What color is 2B3036?

The RGB color code for color number #2B3036 is RGB(43, 48, 54). In the RGB color model, #2B3036 has a red value of 43, a green value of 48, and a blue value of 54. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 20.4% cyan, 11.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 78.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 212.7° (degrees), 11.3 % saturation, and 19.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #2B3036 has a hue of 212.7° (degrees), 20.4 % saturation and 21.2 % brightness/value.



Color 2B3036 is cool or warm?

Color 2B3036 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #2B3036? (For interior and product design)

2B3036 has an LRV of nearly 3. By LRV value, it is a very dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#2B3036

Light Color


Compare LRV 3 of #2B3036 with dark and light Color




Is #2B3036 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 2B3036 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #2B3036 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(43, 48, 54)
Red
43 (16.9%)
Green
48 (18.8%)
Blue
54 (21.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
20.37%
Magenta
11.11%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
78.82%

HSL

HSL(212.73deg, 11.3 %, 19.0 %)

Hue
212.73°
Saturation
11.34 %.
Lightness
19.02 %.

RYB

RYB(165, 174, 193)
Red
165 (64.9%)
Yellow
174 (68.2%)
Blue
193 (75.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
212.73°
Saturation
20.37 %.
Brightness / Value
21.18 %.

HWB

H: 212.73°

W: 16.86 %

B: 78.82 %

XYZ

X : 2.72

Y : 2.89

Z : 3.91

YXY

Y1 : 2.89

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 83.14%

M : 81.18%

Y : 78.82%


LRV

~ 2.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.1B 1.8/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 19.61

A : -0.59

B : -4.55

CIE-Lch

L : 19.61

C : 4.59

H : 262.65

CIE-Luv

L : 19.61

U : -2.5

V : -4.61

Hunter-Lab

L : 17.01

A : -1.24

B : -1.7






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #2B3036


Here are the colors similar to 2B3036. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#2A3439
Gunmetal
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#353839
Onyx
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#333333
Dark Charcoal
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#343434
Jet Black
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 2B3036.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 2B3036.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 2B3036.


#2F3234
RAL 7021 - Black Gray
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#27292B
RAL 9011 - Graphite Black
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#2B2B2C
RAL 9004 - Signal Black
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#2A292A
RAL 9017 - Traffic Black
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 2B3036.


#323638
BS 18-B-27 - Grey
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#191A1C
BS 18-B-29 - Blue
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)
#36312D
BS 04-B-25 - Saracen
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 2B3036.


#25282A
PANTONE 426 C
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#1D252D
PANTONE 433 C
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#333F48
PANTONE 432 C
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#253746
PANTONE 7546 C
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)


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#212529
Bootstrap Dark
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)





Paint color for Hex #2B3036


Here are the paint colors similar to 2B3036. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar

Hex color 2B3036 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #2B3036 to Valspar


#292F35
Deep Space Echo (T691)
ΔE - 0.67 (99.3% similar)
#2F3238
Very Black (5011-2)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#252D31
Tempest's Teapot (M250)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#292A2D
Dark Kettle Black (4011-2)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 2B3036 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #2B3036 to Sherwin Williams


#31363A
Inkwell (SW 6992)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#323639
Black of Night (SW 6993)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#2F2F30
Tricorn Black (SW 6258)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#2B3441
Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 2B3036 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #2B3036 to Benjamin Moore


#33383E
After Midnight (CSP-630)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#323436
Midnight Dream (2129-10)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#313435
Black Satin (2131-10)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#323A43
Polo Blue (2062-10)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)





Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 2B3036 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #2B3036 to Dunn-Edwards


#3B3A3A
Black (DEA 002)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#3E3F41
Dark Engine (DE 6350)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#414549
Stargazing (DE 6336)
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 2B3036 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #2B3036 to PPG Paints


#3C3D3D
Starless Sky (PPG0995-7)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#404149
Napoleon (PPG1013-7)
ΔE - 6.54 (93.5% similar)
#414040
Black Magic (PPG1001-7)
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)
#3B484F
Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7)
ΔE - 8.21 (91.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 2B3036 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #2B3036 to Behr


#3B3C3B
Limousine Leather (MQ5-05)
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#3D3E3E
Carbon (N520-7)
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)
#3F4041
Totally Black (HDC-MD-04)
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
#3F3F3E
Black (Behr)
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)








Color Combinations


#2B3036 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



2B3036
Gunmetal*

36312B
Black Pepper*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #2B3036?

Color that best contrast with #2B3036 is #36312B, color name is Black Pepper*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #2B3036?

Complementary or Opposite color for #2B3036 is #36312B, color name is Black Pepper*.






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