Dark Blue

The color #312B42 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 49, 43, 66 and HSL values of 256°, 21%, 21%.

Color Values for #312B42

Below are the different color format representations for #312B42. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#312B42
RGB:
rgb(49,43,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(256,21%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(26%, 35%, 0%, 74%) Copied!

Color Composition of #312B42

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #312B42. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 19.2%
Green: 16.9%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #312B42

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #312B42

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #312B42

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #312B42

The complementary color for #312B42 is #3B412A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #312B42

The analogous colors for #312B42 are #2A3041 and #3C2A41. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #312B42

The triadic colors for #312B42 are #41302A and #2A4130. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #312B42

These are the darker variations of #312B42. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #272235 and #1D1A28. This progression shows how #312B42 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #312B42

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #5A5568 and #83808E. This progression shows how #312B42. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #312B42

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #312B42. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #312B42

Companies and brands that incorporate #312B42 in their visual identity.

#312B42 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #312B42. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #312B42 is a dark blue with RGB values of 49, 43, 66 and HSL values of 256°, 21%, 21%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #312B42 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.