Information about #35172F color

#35172F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#35172F falls into the Magenta Color Family — Mild Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(53, 23, 47) — 20.8% red, 9% green, 18.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 12 / 2 / 79. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A mildly saturated purple-pink magenta, #35172F carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Ab Fab (#321B2F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Purple (#301934) and Upstage (#332033).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(53, 23, 47)), which gives #35172F its character. On this background, white text reaches a 16.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:79) — 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.

#35172F color variations

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#35172F 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 #35172F

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

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Upstage color link
Upstage

#332033

Conundrum color link
Conundrum

#3C202C

Cocktail color link
Cocktail

#2F1D25

Montana color link
Montana

#291E30

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Blackberry color link
Blackberry

#43182F

Spitfire color link
Spitfire

#381921

Temptress color link
Temptress

#3C2126

Hollow Plum color link
Hollow Plum

#2A1624

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#35172F
  • RGB53, 23, 47
  • CMYK0, 12, 2, 79
  • CSSrgb(53, 23, 47)
  • HSL312°, 39%, 15%
  • HSL Precise312°, 39.474%, 14.902%
  • HSV312°, 57%, 21%
  • HSB312°, 57%, 21%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.208
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • GLSLvec3(0.208, 0.090, 0.184)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.208, 0.090, 0.184, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.208, 0.090, 0.184)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB20.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.4%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID35172F
  • DECIMAL ID3479343
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01