Information about #312A2C color

#312A2C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#312A2C falls into the Rose Color Family — Desaturated, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(49, 42, 44) — 19.2% red, 16.5% green, 17.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 3 / 2 / 81. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#312A2C presents itself as a muted, almost neutral grey — one 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 a hair away from Diesel (#322C2B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Livid Brown (#312A29) and Double Caffeine (#332729).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(49, 42, 44)), which gives #312A2C its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. 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.

#312A2C color variations

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#312A2C 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 #312A2C

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

Diesel color link
Diesel

#322C2B

Livid Brown color link
Livid Brown

#312A29

Night Rider color link
Night Rider

#332E2E

Shadow Match color link
Shadow Match

#312F2C

Pitch Black color link
Pitch Black

#2C2B2C

Melanzane color link
Melanzane

#342931

Sheer Black color link
Sheer Black

#332F2F

Cave Rock color link
Cave Rock

#372C2C

Monkey color link
Monkey

#352E28

Eternity color link
Eternity

#2D2F28

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#312A2C
  • RGB49, 42, 44
  • CMYK0, 3, 2, 81
  • CSSrgb(49, 42, 44)
  • HSL343°, 8%, 18%
  • HSL Precise342.857°, 7.692%, 17.843%
  • HSV343°, 14%, 19%
  • HSB343°, 14%, 19%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.192, 0.165, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.192, 0.165, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.192, 0.165, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB19.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID312A2C
  • DECIMAL ID3222060
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01