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What color is Shadow Gray?

Shadow Gray color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Shadow Gray is #3F3F3F, and the RGB color code is RGB(63, 63, 63).

In the RGB color model, Shadow Gray has a red value of 63, a green value of 63, and a blue value of 63. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 75.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 0.0 % saturation, and 24.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Shadow Gray has a hue of 0° (degrees), 0.0 % saturation and 24.7 % brightness/value.



Shadow Gray is cool or warm?

The color Shadow Gray is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color



What is the LRV of Shadow Gray? (For interior and product design)

Shadow Gray has an LRV of nearly 5. 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

Shadow Gray

Light Color


Compare LRV 5 of Shadow Gray with dark and light Color





Is Shadow Gray Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Shadow Gray 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


Shadow Gray color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(63, 63, 63)
Red
63 (24.7%)
Green
63 (24.7%)
Blue
63 (24.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
75.29%

HSL

HSL(0deg, 0.0 %, 24.7 %)

Hue
Saturation
0.00 %.
Lightness
24.71 %.

RYB

RYB(148, 157, 170)
Red
148 (58.1%)
Yellow
157 (61.5%)
Blue
170 (66.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
Saturation
0.00 %.
Brightness / Value
24.71 %.

HWB

H: 0°

W: 24.71 %

B: 75.29 %

XYZ

X : 4.72

Y : 4.97

Z : 5.41

YXY

Y1 : 4.97

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 75.29%

M : 75.29%

Y : 75.29%


LRV

~ 5 %

Munsell Color System

N2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 26.65

A : 0

B : -0

CIE-Lch

L : 26.65

C : 0

H : 296.81

CIE-Luv

L : 26.65

U : 0

V : -0

Hunter-Lab

L : 22.29

A : -1.19

B : 1.21






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Shadow Gray


Here are the colors similar to Shadow Gray . 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.



#353839
Onyx
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#343434
Jet Black
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#333333
Dark Charcoal
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Shadow Gray color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Shadow Gray to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Shadow Gray color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Shadow Gray to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Shadow Gray color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Shadow Gray to British Standard 4800


#444444
BS 16-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#323638
BS 18-B-27 - Grey
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#443F39
BS 22-B-27 - Violet
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


Pantone PMS


Shadow Gray color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Shadow Gray to Pantone PMS


#43403D
PANTONE 10398 C
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#3F4444
PANTONE 446 C
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#464142
PANTONE 4287 C
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#3D3935
PANTONE Black 7 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


RAL Classic


Shadow Gray color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Shadow Gray to RAL Classic


#383E42
RAL 7016 - Anthracite Gray
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#3B3C36
RAL 6015 - Black olive
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#45494E
RAL 7024 - Graphite Gray
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#2F3234
RAL 7021 - Black Gray
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag



#464646
WordPress WP Dark Gray
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)




Paint similar to Shadow Gray


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Shadow Gray . 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.


Behr


Shadow Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Shadow Gray to Behr


#3F3F3E
Black (Behr)
ΔE - 0.69 (99.3% similar)
#3D3E3E
Carbon (N520-7)
ΔE - 0.76 (99.2% similar)
#3F4041
Totally Black (HDC-MD-04)
ΔE - 0.84 (99.2% similar)
#413F3E
Blackout (N510-7)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Shadow Gray color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Shadow Gray to PPG Paints


#414040
Black Magic (PPG1001-7)
ΔE - 0.76 (99.2% similar)
#3C3D3D
Starless Sky (PPG0995-7)
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#464544
Onyx (PPG1011-7)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#4B4441
Phantom Mist (PPG1002-7)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Shadow Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Shadow Gray to Benjamin Moore


#3D3D3E
Black Jack (2133-20)
ΔE - 0.94 (99.1% similar)
#3D3F40
Black Panther (2125-10)
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
#3A3C3E
Black Iron (2120-20)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#404343
Notre Dame (CSP-570)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Shadow Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Shadow Gray to Dunn-Edwards


#3E3F41
Dark Engine (DE 6350)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#3B3A3A
Black (DEA 002)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#464647
Black Tie (DE 6357)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#414549
Stargazing (DE 6336)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


Valspar


Shadow Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Shadow Gray to Valspar


#424040
Arrowhead (8006-11F)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)
#3A3C3D
Black Heron (V120-3)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#3C3E3C
Caviar (8006-4G)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#443F3E
Safari Brown (6009-1)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Shadow Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Shadow Gray to Sherwin Williams


#434341
Iron Ore (SW 7069)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#373A3A
Greenblack (SW 6994)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#443E40
Darkroom (SW 7083)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#323639
Black of Night (SW 6993)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)







Color Combinations


View more Shadow Gray - #3F3F3F color palettes and coordinating colors



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



3F3F3F
Shadow Gray

3F3F3F
Shadow Gray


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 Shadow Gray - #3F3F3F?

Color that best contrast with Shadow Gray - #3F3F3F is #3F3F3F, color name is Shadow Gray
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 Shadow Gray - #3F3F3F?

Complementary or Opposite color for Shadow Gray - #3F3F3F is #3F3F3F, color name is Shadow Gray.





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