Information about #291F42 color

#291F42 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#291F42 falls into the Violet Color Family — Mild Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(41, 31, 66) — 16.1% red, 12.2% green, 25.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 10 / 14 / 0 / 74. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#291F42 is a mildly saturated blue-purple violet that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Sonic Boom (#252042). Nearby in the Register you will also find Violet Noir (#2E1F47) and Bullitt (#27253C).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(41, 31, 66)), which gives #291F42 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 15.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:74) — 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.

#291F42 color variations

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

#291F42 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#291F42 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#291F42 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#291F42 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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#291F42 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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#27421F
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#423A1F
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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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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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#1F4229
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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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#1F4229
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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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#1F423A
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Nearest named colors to #291F42

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

Sonic Boom color link
Sonic Boom

#252042

Violet Noir color link
Violet Noir

#2E1F47

Bullitt color link
Bullitt

#27253C

Redemption Blue color link
Redemption Blue

#232545

Violent Violet color link
Violent Violet

#2E2249

Surfs Up color link
Surfs Up

#1F2142

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Ebony Clay color link
Ebony Clay

#26283B

Valhalla color link
Valhalla

#2A2B41

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Midnight Express color link
Midnight Express

#21263A

Quarterback color link
Quarterback

#282B3C

#291F42 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#291F42
  • RGB41, 31, 66
  • CMYK10, 14, 0, 74
  • CSSrgb(41, 31, 66)
  • HSL257°, 36%, 19%
  • HSL Precise257.143°, 36.082%, 19.02%
  • HSV257°, 53%, 26%
  • HSB257°, 53%, 26%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.161, 0.122, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.161, 0.122, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.161, 0.122, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID291F42
  • DECIMAL ID2694978
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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