Information about #312E31 color

#312E31 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #312E31 belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(49, 46, 49) (19.2% red, 18% green, 19.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 1 / 0 / 81 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#312E31 presents itself as a softly muted neutral grey — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Sheer Black (#332F2F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Nocturnal (#2F3131) and Night Rider (#332E2E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(49, 46, 49)), which gives #312E31 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #312E31: 13.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.6:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:81), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #312E31 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#312E31 color variations

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#312E31 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 #312E31

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

Sheer Black color link
Sheer Black

#332F2F

Nocturnal color link
Nocturnal

#2F3131

Night Rider color link
Night Rider

#332E2E

Cod Grey color link
Cod Grey

#2D3032

Half Diesel color link
Half Diesel

#353131

Shadow Match color link
Shadow Match

#312F2C

Foundry color link
Foundry

#2C2E32

Barbecue color link
Barbecue

#363030

Element color link
Element

#2C2F2F

Bastille color link
Bastille

#2C2C32

Melanzane color link
Melanzane

#342931

#312E31 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#312E31
  • RGB49, 46, 49
  • CMYK0, 1, 0, 81
  • CSSrgb(49, 46, 49)
  • HSL300°, 3%, 19%
  • HSL Precise300°, 3.158%, 18.627%
  • HSV300°, 6%, 19%
  • HSB300°, 6%, 19%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • GLSLvec3(0.192, 0.180, 0.192)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.192, 0.180, 0.192, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.192, 0.180, 0.192)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB19.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID312E31
  • DECIMAL ID3223089
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01