Information about #311B41 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#311B41 falls into the Violet Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(49, 27, 65) — 19.2% red, 10.6% green, 25.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 6 / 15 / 0 / 75. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#311B41 is a pleasantly vivid violet that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Blackcurrant (#2E183B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Violet Noir (#2E1F47) and Violent Violet (#2E2249).

In RGB terms — rgb(49, 27, 65) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 15.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:75), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#311B41 color variations

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#311B41 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 #311B41

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

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Violet Noir color link
Violet Noir

#2E1F47

Sonic Boom color link
Sonic Boom

#252042

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Deep Purple color link
Deep Purple

#3A243B

Bullitt color link
Bullitt

#27253C

Upstage color link
Upstage

#332033

Tarot color link
Tarot

#38293D

#311B41 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#311B41
  • RGB49, 27, 65
  • CMYK6, 15, 0, 75
  • HSL275°, 41%, 18%
  • HSL Precise274.737°, 41.304%, 18.039%
  • HSV275°, 58%, 25%
  • HSB275°, 58%, 25%
  • HEX ID311B41
  • DECIMAL ID3218241
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB19.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.5%
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