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Gunmetal

#26292C

Gunmetal is a cool dark color with the hex code #26292C. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 38, 41, 44 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 7%, 0%, 83% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gunmetal Color Values

HEX
#26292C
RGB
38, 41, 44
HSL
210°, 7%, 16%
CMYK
14, 7, 0, 83

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Gunmetal sits at 210° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 7% saturation and 16% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.

In digital design, cool colors like Gunmetal work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Gunmetal in print, the CMYK breakdown of 14%, 7%, 0%, 83% ensures accurate color reproduction. The high black component suggests this color will print deep and rich, though screen appearance may vary from print output.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Gunmetal

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #26292C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 38, 41, 44;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#26292C',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 14%
M: 7%
Y: 0%
K: 83%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(38, 41, 44)
rgba(38, 41, 44, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #26292C?
#26292C is Gunmetal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 38, 41, 44. It has a hue of 210°, 7% saturation, and 16% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #26292C?
The RGB color code for #26292C is rgb(38, 41, 44). This means it contains 38 red, 41 green, and 44 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Gunmetal a warm or cool color?
Gunmetal (#26292C) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #26292C in CSS?
You can use #26292C in CSS with: background-color: #26292C; or color: #26292C; or as an RGB value: rgb(38, 41, 44). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 7%, 0%, 83%.

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