Information about #283131 color

#283131 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #283131 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(40, 49, 49) (15.7% red, 19.2% green, 19.2% blue), or CMYK 4 / 0 / 0 / 81 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#283131 is a gently muted cyan 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 almost identical to Raglan (#293331). Nearby in the Register you will also find Woodsmoke (#2B3230) and Griffin Graphite (#2B2F31).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(40, 49, 49)), which gives #283131 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:81), 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.

#283131 color variations

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

#283131 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#283131 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#283131 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#283131 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#272F2C

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#283131 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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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
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#302B27
#302B27

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#30272B
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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
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#27302B
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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
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#302730
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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
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#272730
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#302727
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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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#2B2730
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#302727
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#2B3027
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Nearest named colors to #283131

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

Raglan color link
Raglan

#293331

Woodsmoke color link
Woodsmoke

#2B3230

Griffin Graphite color link
Griffin Graphite

#2B2F31

Element color link
Element

#2C2F2F

Traccia color link
Traccia

#2A3335

Foundry color link
Foundry

#2C2E32

Cod Grey color link
Cod Grey

#2D3032

Moroccan Palm color link
Moroccan Palm

#28332C

Bunker color link
Bunker

#292C2F

Gordons Green color link
Gordons Green

#29332B

Bastille color link
Bastille

#2C2C32

Blue Charcoal color link
Blue Charcoal

#262B2F

#283131 color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#283131
  • RGB40, 49, 49
  • CMYK4, 0, 0, 81
  • CSSrgb(40, 49, 49)
  • HSL180°, 10%, 17%
  • HSL Precise180°, 10.112%, 17.451%
  • HSV180°, 18%, 19%
  • HSB180°, 18%, 19%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • GLSLvec3(0.157, 0.192, 0.192)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.157, 0.192, 0.192, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.157, 0.192, 0.192)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB19.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID283131
  • DECIMAL ID2634033
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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