1. grays
2. dark-muteds
3. Black Onyx

Color Black Onyx gray (#2a272c):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Black Onyx gray (#2a272c):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
dark-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
dark-toned

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Black Onyx / #2a272c

The HTML HEX code is #2a272c. The corresponding color name is "Black Onyx". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 42%, Green (G): 39%, Blue (B): 44%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 5%, Magenta (M): 11%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 83%. In the HSL color space, #2a272c has a hue of 276°, saturation of 6%, and lightness of 16%. The HSV representation is 276° for hue, 11% for saturation, and 17% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 16, a* (green to red) = 3, and b* (blue to yellow) = -3. The XYZ representation is X: 2, Y: 2, Z: 3. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.1587, U (chrominance) = 0.0068, and V (chrominance) = 0.0053.

The decimal value of the color is 2762540. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333333. Variations of the colour are #5D5661 for a 20% lighter version and #000000 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #2a272c, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7051 Kelvin (7051K).

The approximate wavelength of #2a272c is around 446.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Black Onyx (Hex: #2a272c): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #2a272c, known as Black Onyx, evokes a sense of mystery and elegance. Comparable to a moonless night sky, it resembles the rich darkness found in obsidian and deep caverns. This color can be likened to the glossy feathers of a raven or the smooth surface of a polished stone. Its depth and intensity create a striking contrast, making it ideal for creating a dramatic atmosphere. Incorporate Black Onyx into your design to add sophistication and intrigue, reminiscent of a moonless night or hidden depths.

Tints and Shades of #2a272c HEX color (Black Onyx)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #2a272c, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #CAC9CA
• #959396
• #5F5D61
• #2a272c
• #201D21
• #151416
• #0B0A0B
• #000000

Tones of Black Onyx (#2a272c HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #2a272c, #4c4b4e is the less saturated color, while #2a272c is the most saturated one.

• #4c4b4e
• #444245
• #3b393d
• #333034
• #2a272c
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #2a272c;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #2a272c; }

.text {color:#2a272c;}

.background {background-color:#2a272c;}

.border {border:1px solid #2a272c;}