Information about #291E4D color

#291E4D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #291E4D is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(41, 30, 77) (16.1% red, 11.8% green, 30.2% blue), or CMYK 14 / 18 / 0 / 70 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #291E4D reads as a pleasantly vivid classic blue and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Violent Violet (#2E2249). Nearby in the Register you will also find Violet Noir (#2E1F47) and Paua (#2A2551).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(41, 30, 77)), which gives #291E4D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 15.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:70) — 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.

#291E4D color variations

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#291E4D 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 #291E4D

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

Violet Noir color link
Violet Noir

#2E1F47

Paua color link
Paua

#2A2551

Sonic Boom color link
Sonic Boom

#252042

Blast Off color link
Blast Off

#262857

Lucky Point color link
Lucky Point

#292D4F

Surfs Up color link
Surfs Up

#1F2142

OSS Blue color link
OSS Blue

#1B2450

Space Cadet color link
Space Cadet

#1D2951

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#291E4D
  • RGB41, 30, 77
  • CMYK14, 18, 0, 70
  • CSSrgb(41, 30, 77)
  • HSL254°, 44%, 21%
  • HSL Precise254.043°, 43.925%, 20.98%
  • HSV254°, 61%, 30%
  • HSB254°, 61%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • GLSLvec3(0.161, 0.118, 0.302)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.161, 0.118, 0.302, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.161, 0.118, 0.302)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.2%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID291E4D
  • DECIMAL ID2694733
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01