Information about #312526 color

#312526 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #312526 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(49, 37, 38) (19.2% red, 14.5% green, 14.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 5 / 4 / 81 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#312526 is a gently muted warm red that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Double Caffeine (#332729). Slightly further away sit Wood Bark (#302621) and Betel Nut Dye (#352925).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(49, 37, 38)), which gives #312526 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:81) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #312526 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#312526 color variations

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

#312526 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 #312526

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

Wood Bark color link
Wood Bark

#302621

Livid Brown color link
Livid Brown

#312A29

Bokara Grey color link
Bokara Grey

#2A2725

Cocktail color link
Cocktail

#2F1D25

Black Magic color link
Black Magic

#332C22

Toorak color link
Toorak

#392523

Diesel color link
Diesel

#322C2B

Maire color link
Maire

#2A2922

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#312526
  • RGB49, 37, 38
  • CMYK0, 5, 4, 81
  • CSSrgb(49, 37, 38)
  • HSL355°, 14%, 17%
  • HSL Precise355°, 13.953%, 16.863%
  • HSV355°, 24%, 19%
  • HSB355°, 24%, 19%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • GLSLvec3(0.192, 0.145, 0.149)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.192, 0.145, 0.149, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.192, 0.145, 0.149)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB19.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID312526
  • DECIMAL ID3220774
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01