Information about Livid Brown color

#312A29 - Livid Brown color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#312A29, known as "Livid Brown", falls into the Red Color Family — Desaturated, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(49, 42, 41) — 19.2% red, 16.5% green, 16.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 3 / 3 / 81. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#312A29 is a muted, almost neutral neutral grey 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 practically indistinguishable from Diesel (#322C2B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Double Caffeine (#332729) and Betel Nut Dye (#352925).

The recipe behind #312A29 is rgb(49, 42, 41), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 14.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:81) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. The name "Livid Brown" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Livid Brown color variations

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

Livid Brown color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Livid Brown

#312A29
#5F514F

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#8C7876

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#B2A5A3

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#D8D2D1

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White

#FFFFFF

Livid Brown color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
Livid Brown

#312A29
#282221

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#1E1919

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#141110

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#0A0808

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Black

#000000

Livid Brown color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
Livid Brown

#312A29
#423A39

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#524B4A

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#625C5B

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#716D6D

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Grey

#808080

Livid Brown color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#2F3229

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#323129

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#322E29

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Livid Brown

#312A29
#32292C

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#32292F

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#312932

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Livid Brown 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
#312A29
Livid Brown

#312A29

#2A3132
#2A3132

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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
#312A29
Livid Brown

#312A29

#2A2D32
#2A2D32

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#2A322F
#2A322F

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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
#322F2A
#322F2A

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#312A29
Livid Brown

#312A29

#322A2D
#322A2D

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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
#312A29
Livid Brown

#312A29

#2A322B
#2A322B

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#2B2A32
#2B2A32

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#312A29
Livid Brown

#312A29

#31322A
#31322A

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#2A3132
#2A3132

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#2B2A32
#2B2A32

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
#312A29
Livid Brown

#312A29

#2D322A
#2D322A

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#2A3132
#2A3132

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#2F2A32
#2F2A32

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Nearest named colors to Livid Brown

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Diesel color link
Diesel

#322C2B

Double Caffeine color link
Double Caffeine

#332729

Betel Nut Dye color link
Betel Nut Dye

#352925

Monkey color link
Monkey

#352E28

Metallic Black color link
Metallic Black

#2C2C2B

Shadow Match color link
Shadow Match

#312F2C

Pitch Black color link
Pitch Black

#2C2B2C

Eternity color link
Eternity

#2D2F28

Coffee Bean color link
Coffee Bean

#362D26

Night Rider color link
Night Rider

#332E2E

Cave Rock color link
Cave Rock

#372C2C

Karaka color link
Karaka

#2D2D24

Livid Brown color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#312A29
  • RGB49, 42, 41
  • CMYK0, 3, 3, 81
  • CSSrgb(49, 42, 41)
  • HSL7°, 9%, 18%
  • HSL Precise7.5°, 8.889%, 17.647%
  • HSV7°, 16%, 19%
  • HSB7°, 16%, 19%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • GLSLvec3(0.192, 0.165, 0.161)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.192, 0.165, 0.161, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.192, 0.165, 0.161)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB19.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID312A29
  • DECIMAL ID3222057
  • Name Length11
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  • Counting from2025-01-01

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