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HEX 302A23 - #302A23, RGB(48,42,35) Color


Color Name: Black Pepper*
Hex Color Code: #302A23
RGB Color Code: RGB(48, 42, 35)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 12.5%, 27.1%, 81.2%



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What color is 302A23?

The RGB color code for color number #302A23 is RGB(48, 42, 35). In the RGB color model, #302A23 has a red value of 48, a green value of 42, and a blue value of 35. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.5% magenta, 27.1% yellow, and 81.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32.3° (degrees), 15.7 % saturation, and 16.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #302A23 has a hue of 32.3° (degrees), 27.1 % saturation and 18.8 % brightness/value.



Color 302A23 is cool or warm?

Color 302A23 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #302A23? (For interior and product design)

302A23 has an LRV of nearly 2. 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.



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#302A23

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Is #302A23 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 302A23 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 #302A23 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(48, 42, 35)
Red
48 (18.8%)
Green
42 (16.5%)
Blue
35 (13.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.50%
Yellow
27.08%
Key
81.18%

HSL

HSL(32.31deg, 15.7 %, 16.3 %)

Hue
32.31°
Saturation
15.66 %.
Lightness
16.27 %.

RYB

RYB(185, 186, 191)
Red
185 (72.7%)
Yellow
186 (72.8%)
Blue
191 (74.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
32.31°
Saturation
27.08 %.
Brightness / Value
18.82 %.

HWB

H: 32.31°

W: 13.73 %

B: 81.18 %

XYZ

X : 2.35

Y : 2.41

Z : 1.93

YXY

Y1 : 2.41

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 81.18%

M : 83.53%

Y : 86.27%


LRV

~ 2.4 %

Munsell Color System

3.6Y 1.6/1

CIE-Lab

L : 17.49

A : 1.33

B : 5.58

CIE-Lch

L : 17.49

C : 5.74

H : 76.61

CIE-Luv

L : 17.49

U : 3.35

V : 4.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 15.51

A : -0.09

B : 3.48






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #302A23

Here are the colors similar to 302A23. 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.

#3C3731
Black Pepper
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#383428
Graphite Gray
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#333333
Dark Charcoal
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#343434
Jet Black
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 302A23.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 302A23.

#312923
PANTONE 4259 C
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#2D2926
PANTONE Black C
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#332F21
PANTONE Black 2 C
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#382F2D
PANTONE 412 C
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 302A23.

#36312D
BS 04-B-25 - Saracen
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#221F1C
BS 22-B-29 - Deep Purple
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#2C2617
BS 10-B-29 - Ironstone
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#443F39
BS 22-B-27 - Violet
ΔE - 6.79 (93.2% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 302A23.

#3A3327
RAL 6022 - Olive Drab
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#37342A
RAL 6008 - Brown Green
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#2A292A
RAL 9017 - Traffic Black
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#3C392E
RAL 6006 - Gray Olive
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 302A23.



Paint color for Hex #302A23

Here are the paint colors similar to 302A23. 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 302A23 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #302A23 to Valspar

#3A3530
Fired Earth (6011-1)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#2F2F2F
Tomcat (8006-12G)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#2E2E30
Noir (4009-2)
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#473D32
Gondola (8005-6G)
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 302A23 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #302A23 to Benjamin Moore

#352D2B
Bucktrout Brown (CW-180)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#3B3230
Espresso Bean (CSP-30)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#393736
Black Beauty (2128-10)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#353434
Onyx (2133-10)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 302A23 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #302A23 to Sherwin Williams

#313031
Caviar (SW 6990)
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)
#323132
Black Magic (SW 6991)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#2F2F30
Tricorn Black (SW 6258)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#403330
Black Bean (SW 6006)
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 302A23 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #302A23 to Dunn-Edwards

#3B3A3A
Black (DEA 002)
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)
#3E3F41
Dark Engine (DE 6350)
ΔE - 9.17 (90.8% similar)
#4F4744
Espresso Macchiato (DET 680)
ΔE - 10.17 (89.8% similar)
#464647
Black Tie (DE 6357)
ΔE - 10.52 (89.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 302A23 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #302A23 to Farrow & Ball

#3D3C3C
Pitch Black (256)
ΔE - 7.45 (92.6% similar)
#4A4949
Liquorice (CB10)
ΔE - 11.05 (88.9% similar)
#454749
Off-Black (57)
ΔE - 11.33 (88.7% similar)
#484348
Paean Black (294)
ΔE - 11.33 (88.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color 302A23 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #302A23 to Behr

#433F3D
Off Broadway (MQ1-35)
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)
#3B3C3B
Limousine Leather (MQ5-05)
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)
#413F3E
Blackout (N510-7)
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)
#3F3F3E
Black (Behr)
ΔE - 8.07 (91.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 302A23 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #302A23 to PPG Paints

#3C3D3D
Starless Sky (PPG0995-7)
ΔE - 8.05 (91.9% similar)
#414040
Black Magic (PPG1001-7)
ΔE - 8.47 (91.5% similar)
#4B4441
Phantom Mist (PPG1002-7)
ΔE - 9.06 (90.9% similar)
#4F443F
Dark Granite (PPG1005-7)
ΔE - 9.49 (90.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#302A23 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



302A23
Black Pepper*

232930
Gunmetal*


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 #302A23?

Color that best contrast with #302A23 is #232930, color name is Gunmetal*
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 #302A23?

Complementary or Opposite color for #302A23 is #232930, color name is Gunmetal*.





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