Information about #312B3E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #312B3E belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(49, 43, 62) — 19.2% red, 16.9% green, 24.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 5 / 7 / 0 / 76. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#312B3E is a softly toned blue-purple violet that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Crater Smoke (#2F2E3A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Black Rock (#2C2D3C) and Showtime (#2F263A).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(49, 43, 62)), which gives #312B3E its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #312B3E: 13.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:76), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #312B3E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#312B3E color variations

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#312B3E 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 #312B3E

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

Crater Smoke color link
Crater Smoke

#2F2E3A

Black Rock color link
Black Rock

#2C2D3C

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Tarot color link
Tarot

#38293D

Valhalla color link
Valhalla

#2A2B41

Quarterback color link
Quarterback

#282B3C

Blueprint color link
Blueprint

#2A313F

Valentino color link
Valentino

#382C38

Catch color link
Catch

#34343C

Rasputin color link
Rasputin

#2F2735

Woody Bay color link
Woody Bay

#33343A

#312B3E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#312B3E
  • RGB49, 43, 62
  • CMYK5, 7, 0, 76
  • HSL259°, 18%, 21%
  • HSL Precise258.947°, 18.095%, 20.588%
  • HSV259°, 31%, 24%
  • HSB259°, 31%, 24%
  • HEX ID312B3E
  • DECIMAL ID3222334
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB19.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.3%
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