Information about Shadow Match color

#312F2C - Shadow Match color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #312F2C, known as "Shadow Match", is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Desaturated and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(49, 47, 44) — 19.2% red, 18.4% green, 17.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 1 / 2 / 81. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#312F2C presents itself as a softly muted neutral grey — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Night Rider (#332E2E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Diesel (#322C2B) and Sheer Black (#332F2F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(49, 47, 44)), which gives #312F2C its character. If you plan to put text on a #312F2C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:81), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Shadow Match" in the Register.

Shadow Match color variations

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

Shadow Match color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Shadow Match

#312F2C
#5C5853

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#87827B

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#AFACA7

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#D7D5D3

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White

#FFFFFF

Shadow Match color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
Shadow Match

#312F2C
#262522

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#1C1B1A

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#131211

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#090908

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Black

#000000

Shadow Match color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
Shadow Match

#312F2C
#403E3B

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#504F4C

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#605F5C

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#706F6E

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Grey

#808080

Shadow Match color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#2C302B

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#2E302B

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#30302B

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Shadow Match

#312F2C
#302C2B

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#302B2C

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#302B2E

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Shadow Match 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
#312F2C
Shadow Match

#312F2C

#2C2D30
#2C2D30

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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
#312F2C
Shadow Match

#312F2C

#2C2C30
#2C2C30

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#2C3030
#2C3030

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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
#30302C
#30302C

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#312F2C
Shadow Match

#312F2C

#302C2C
#302C2C

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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
#312F2C
Shadow Match

#312F2C

#2C302E
#2C302E

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#2E2C30
#2E2C30

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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
#312F2C
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#312F2C

#2D302C
#2D302C

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#2C2D30
#2C2D30

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#2E2C30
#2E2C30

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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
#312F2C
Shadow Match

#312F2C

#2C302C
#2C302C

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#2C2D30
#2C2D30

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#302C30
#302C30

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Nearest named colors to Shadow Match

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

Night Rider color link
Night Rider

#332E2E

Diesel color link
Diesel

#322C2B

Sheer Black color link
Sheer Black

#332F2F

Rockpool Green color link
Rockpool Green

#31332C

Banjul color link
Banjul

#34322D

Helter Skelter color link
Helter Skelter

#33332D

Army color link
Army

#30342D

Eternity color link
Eternity

#2D2F28

Canopy color link
Canopy

#35332C

Nocturnal color link
Nocturnal

#2F3131

Monkey color link
Monkey

#352E28

Element color link
Element

#2C2F2F

Shadow Match color backgrounds & wallpapers

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

#312F2C - Shadow Match color image Shadow Match color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#312F2C - Shadow Match color image Shadow Match color ORCN HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)
#312F2C - Shadow Match color image Shadow Match color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#312F2C - Shadow Match color image Shadow Match color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#312F2C
  • RGB49, 47, 44
  • CMYK0, 1, 2, 81
  • CSSrgb(49, 47, 44)
  • HSL36°, 5%, 18%
  • HSL Precise36°, 5.376%, 18.235%
  • HSV36°, 10%, 19%
  • HSB36°, 10%, 19%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.192, 0.184, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.192, 0.184, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.192, 0.184, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB19.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID312F2C
  • DECIMAL ID3223340
  • Name Length12
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  • Counting from2025-01-01

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