Color swatch image showing #313728 with RGB(49,55,40) values

#313728 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #313728 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#313728 Color Information

#313728 RGB value is (49, 55, 40). The hex color red value is 49, green is 55, and blue is 40. Its HSL format shows a hue of 84°, saturation of 16 percent, and lightness of 19 percent. The CMYK process values are 11 percent, 0 percent, 27 percent, 78 percent.

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#313728 Color Meaning

Color #313728 embodies depth, resilience, and forest calm. #313728 dark green tone mirrors evergreen trees and dense woodland, signaling stability and continuity. Consequently, color #313728 feels protective and grounded. From a psychological perspective, color #313728 fosters patience, careful observation, and enduring focus. #313728 encourages reflective thought while maintaining alertness. Symbolically, color #313728 relates to long-term strength, ecological balance, and natural endurance. Spiritually, #313728 represents rootedness, steady growth, and the quiet power of persistence.

Color Conversion

Convert #313728 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#313728
RGB
rgb(49, 55, 40)
HSL
hsl(84°, 16%, 19%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 0%, 27%, 78%)
HSV
hsv(84°, 27%, 22%)
XYZ
3.0158 3.5385 2.5315
Yxy
3.5385 0.3319 0.3895
Hunter Lab
18.8109 -0.0608 0.0733
CIE-Lab
22.0832 -5.8596 8.5779

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red49 / 255 (19%)
19%
Green55 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue40 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Key (Black)78 / 100 (78%)
78%

Color Variations

#313728 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#313728 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #313728 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#313728

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

12.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

12.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #313728 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#313728

protanopia

#34342c

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #313728;

Text Color

color: #313728;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #313728;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #31372840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #313728;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #313728 0%, #21251b 100%);

#313728 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #313728 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.