Grayish Dark Blue

The color #312C38 is a grayish dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 49, 44, 56 and HSL values of 265°, 12%, 20%.

Color Values for #312C38

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HEX:
#312C38
RGB:
rgb(49,44,56) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(265,12%,20%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(13%, 21%, 0%, 78%) Copied!

Color Composition of #312C38

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #312C38. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 19.2%
Green: 17.3%
Blue: 22%

Contrast Analysis for #312C38

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 #312C38

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #312C38

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

Complementary Colors for #312C38

The complementary color for #312C38 is #34392D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #312C38

The analogous colors for #312C38 are #2D2E39 and #382D39. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #312C38

The triadic colors for #312C38 are #39322D and #2D3932. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #312C38

These are the darker variations of #312C38. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #27232D and #1D1A22. This progression shows how #312C38 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #312C38

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #5A5660 and #838088. This progression shows how #312C38. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #312C38

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #312C38. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #312C38

Companies and brands that incorporate #312C38 in their visual identity.

#312C38 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #312C38. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #312C38 is a grayish dark blue with RGB values of 49, 44, 56 and HSL values of 265°, 12%, 20%.

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