Information about #291D37 color

#291D37 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #291D37 is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(41, 29, 55) — 16.1% red, 11.4% green, 21.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 5 / 10 / 0 / 78. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#291D37 presents itself as a moderately toned blue-purple violet — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Bleached Cedar (#2C2133). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Montana (#291E30) and Blackcurrant (#2E183B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(41, 29, 55)), which gives #291D37 its character. If you plan to put text on a #291D37 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 15.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:78), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #291D37 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#291D37 color variations

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#291D37 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #291D37

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Montana color link
Montana

#291E30

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Bullitt color link
Bullitt

#27253C

Upstage color link
Upstage

#332033

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Rasputin color link
Rasputin

#2F2735

Sonic Boom color link
Sonic Boom

#252042

Ebony Clay color link
Ebony Clay

#26283B

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#291D37
  • RGB41, 29, 55
  • CMYK5, 10, 0, 78
  • CSSrgb(41, 29, 55)
  • HSL268°, 31%, 16%
  • HSL Precise267.692°, 30.952%, 16.471%
  • HSV268°, 47%, 22%
  • HSB268°, 47%, 22%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • GLSLvec3(0.161, 0.114, 0.216)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.161, 0.114, 0.216, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.161, 0.114, 0.216)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID291D37
  • DECIMAL ID2694455
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01