Information about #231F89 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #231F89 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(35, 31, 137) — 13.7% red, 12.2% green, 53.7% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 40 / 42 / 0 / 46. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#231F89 presents itself as a strongly colored deep-sea blue — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Jacksons Purple (#20208D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Picotee Blue (#2E2787) and Luxury Blue (#1F2B8F).

In RGB terms — rgb(35, 31, 137) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #231F89 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. No one has named #231F89 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#231F89 color variations

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#231F89 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 #231F89

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

#231F89 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#231F89
  • RGB35, 31, 137
  • CMYK40, 42, 0, 46
  • CSSrgb(35, 31, 137)
  • HSL242°, 63%, 33%
  • HSL Precise242.264°, 63.095%, 32.941%
  • HSV242°, 77%, 54%
  • HSB242°, 77%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.537
  • GLSLvec3(0.137, 0.122, 0.537)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.137, 0.122, 0.537, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.137, 0.122, 0.537)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB53.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID231F89
  • DECIMAL ID2301833
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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