Information about #311C23 color

#311C23 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #311C23 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(49, 28, 35) (19.2% red, 11% green, 13.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 8 / 5 / 81 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#311C23 is a mildly saturated rose that stays on the darker end of the scale. 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 Cocktail (#2F1D25). Slightly further away sit Spitfire (#381921) and Black Kite (#351E1C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(49, 28, 35)), which gives #311C23 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 15.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:81), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #311C23 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#311C23 color variations

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

#311C23 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 #311C23

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

Cocktail color link
Cocktail

#2F1D25

Spitfire color link
Spitfire

#381921

Black Kite color link
Black Kite

#351E1C

Hollow Plum color link
Hollow Plum

#2A1624

Legal Dye color link
Legal Dye

#2E211B

Wood Bark color link
Wood Bark

#302621

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#311C23
  • RGB49, 28, 35
  • CMYK0, 8, 5, 81
  • CSSrgb(49, 28, 35)
  • HSL340°, 27%, 15%
  • HSL Precise340°, 27.273%, 15.098%
  • HSV340°, 43%, 19%
  • HSB340°, 43%, 19%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • GLSLvec3(0.192, 0.110, 0.137)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.192, 0.110, 0.137, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.192, 0.110, 0.137)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB19.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.7%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID311C23
  • DECIMAL ID3218467
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01