Gunmetal (#2A3439) Color Meaning and Information

Gunmetal (#2A3439) Color Information

Gunmetal (#2A3439) RGB value is (42, 52, 57). The hex color red value is 42, green is 52, and blue is 57. Its HSL format shows a hue of 200°, saturation of 15 percent, and lightness of 19 percent. The CMYK process values are 26 percent, 9 percent, 0 percent, 78 percent.

Gunmetal

#2A3439

rgb(42, 52, 57)

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Gunmetal (#2A3439) Color Meaning

Gunmetal (#2A3439) conveys controlled strength, industrial sophistication, and composed authority. This dark gray-blue evokes metal surfaces and urban structures. Psychologically, Gunmetal (#2A3439) enhances focus, strategic thought, and disciplined reflection. Designers often use it for professional or contemporary layouts. Symbolically, Gunmetal (#2A3439) represents resilience, precision, and structured power. Cultural references tie it to machinery, industry, and technological advancement. Spiritually, Gunmetal (#2A3439) embodies disciplined mindfulness and composed presence.

Color Conversion

Convert Gunmetal (#2A3439) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#2A3439

RGB

rgb(42, 52, 57)

HSL

hsl(200°, 15%, 19%)

CMYK

cmyk(26%, 9%, 0%, 78%)

HSV

hsv(200°, 26%, 22%)

XYZ

2.9214 3.2436 4.3430

Yxy

3.2436 0.2780 0.3087

Hunter Lab

18.0100 -0.0270 -0.0431

CIE-Lab

20.9943 -2.8366 -4.5512

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red42 / 255 (16%)

16%

Green52 / 255 (20%)

20%

Blue57 / 255 (22%)

22%

CMYK Values

Cyan26 / 100 (26%)

26%

Magenta9 / 100 (9%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)78 / 100 (78%)

78%

Color Variations

Gunmetal (#2A3439) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Gunmetal (#2A3439) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Gunmetal (#2A3439) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#2A3439

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

12.74:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

12.74:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.74:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #2A3439 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Gunmetal (#2A3439)

protanopia

#2e2e38

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2A3439;

Text Color

color: #2A3439;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2A3439;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2A343940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2A3439;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2A3439 0%, #1b2225 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Gunmetal (#2A3439) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.