Information about #403231 color

#403231 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #403231 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(64, 50, 49) — 25.1% red, 19.6% green, 19.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 5 / 6 / 75. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#403231 is a softly toned warm red that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Platypus (#3D3334). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Old Burgundy (#43302E) and Oil (#3B3131).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(64, 50, 49)), which gives #403231 its character. If you plan to put text on a #403231 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:75), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #403231 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#403231 color variations

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

#403231 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 #403231

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

Platypus color link
Platypus

#3D3334

Old Burgundy color link
Old Burgundy

#43302E

Oil color link
Oil

#3B3131

Marbaroda color link
Marbaroda

#3D312D

Caffeine color link
Caffeine

#3C3135

Blackwood color link
Blackwood

#3F372E

Black Coffee color link
Black Coffee

#3B2F2F

Stingray color link
Stingray

#453533

Black Pepper color link
Black Pepper

#3C3731

Cedar color link
Cedar

#463430

Slugger color link
Slugger

#42342B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#403231
  • RGB64, 50, 49
  • CMYK0, 5, 6, 75
  • CSSrgb(64, 50, 49)
  • HSL4°, 13%, 22%
  • HSL Precise4°, 13.274%, 22.157%
  • HSV4°, 23%, 25%
  • HSB4°, 23%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • GLSLvec3(0.251, 0.196, 0.192)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.251, 0.196, 0.192, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.251, 0.196, 0.192)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB19.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID403231
  • DECIMAL ID4207153
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01