Information about #221B31 color

#221B31 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #221B31 is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(34, 27, 49) — 13.3% red, 10.6% green, 19.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 6 / 9 / 0 / 81. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#221B31 presents itself as a mildly saturated blue-purple violet — one that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Montana (#291E30). Nearby in the Register you will also find Nite Life (#1D2134) and Daytona (#1E222C).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(34, 27, 49)), which gives #221B31 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 16.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:81) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#221B31 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#221B31 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#221B31 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#1B1527

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#14101D

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#0D0A13

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#060509

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Black

#000000

#221B31 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#575166

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Grey

#808080

#221B31 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#311B25

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#2B1B31

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#221B31

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#1B1D31

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#1B2531

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#1B2E31

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#221B31 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
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#2A311B
#2A311B

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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
#221B31
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#1F311B
#1F311B

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#312D1B
#312D1B

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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
#2D1B31
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#1B1F31
#1B1F31

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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
#221B31
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#31221B
#31221B

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#1B3122
#1B3122

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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
#221B31
#221B31

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#311B2A
#311B2A

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#2A311B
#2A311B

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#1B3122
#1B3122

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Square

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

Square color scheme
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#311B1F
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#2A311B
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#1B312D
#1B312D

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Nearest named colors to #221B31

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

Nite Life color link
Nite Life

#1D2134

Daytona color link
Daytona

#1E222C

Dark color link
Dark

#1B2431

Bleached Cedar color link
Bleached Cedar

#2C2133

Black Russian color link
Black Russian

#24252B

Indian Ink color link
Indian Ink

#232732

Elderberry color link
Elderberry

#17182B

Dark Gunmetal color link
Dark Gunmetal

#1F262A

Shadowland color link
Shadowland

#26272C

Black Pearl color link
Black Pearl

#1E272C

Silhouette color link
Silhouette

#2A252C

#221B31 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#221B31
  • RGB34, 27, 49
  • CMYK6, 9, 0, 81
  • CSSrgb(34, 27, 49)
  • HSL259°, 29%, 15%
  • HSL Precise259.091°, 28.947%, 14.902%
  • HSV259°, 45%, 19%
  • HSB259°, 45%, 19%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • GLSLvec3(0.133, 0.106, 0.192)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.133, 0.106, 0.192, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.133, 0.106, 0.192)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID221B31
  • DECIMAL ID2235185
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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