Information about #231531 color

#231531 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #231531 is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(35, 21, 49) (13.7% red, 8.2% green, 19.2% blue), or CMYK 5 / 11 / 0 / 81 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #231531 reads as a confidently colored violet and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Montana (#291E30). Nearby in the Register you will also find Elderberry (#17182B) and Nite Life (#1D2134).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(35, 21, 49)), which gives #231531 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 17.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.2:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:81) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #231531 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#231531 color variations

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#231531 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 #231531

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

Elderberry color link
Elderberry

#17182B

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Hollow Plum color link
Hollow Plum

#2A1624

Daytona color link
Daytona

#1E222C

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Coarse Wool color link
Coarse Wool

#181B26

Dark color link
Dark

#1B2431

#231531 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#231531
  • RGB35, 21, 49
  • CMYK5, 11, 0, 81
  • CSSrgb(35, 21, 49)
  • HSL270°, 40%, 14%
  • HSL Precise270°, 40%, 13.725%
  • HSV270°, 57%, 19%
  • HSB270°, 57%, 19%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • GLSLvec3(0.137, 0.082, 0.192)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.137, 0.082, 0.192, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.137, 0.082, 0.192)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID231531
  • DECIMAL ID2299185
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01