Color swatch image showing #313739 with RGB(49,55,57) values
Color swatch image showing #313739 with RGB(49,55,57) values

#313739 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #313739 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#313739 Color Information

#313739 RGB value is (49, 55, 57). The hex color red value is 49, green is 55, and blue is 57. Its HSL format shows a hue of 195°, saturation of 8 percent, and lightness of 21 percent. The CMYK process values are 14 percent, 4 percent, 0 percent, 78 percent.

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#313739 Color Meaning

Color #313739 deepens the void with texture. Unlike jet black, #313739 warm charcoal carries graphite and iron undertones—suggesting forged metal, not absence. Color #313739 conveys precision, luxury, and modern minimalism, especially in automotive, audio tech, and high-end typography where depth matters more than drama. In OLED and HDR displays, color #313739 preserves shadow detail better than true black, enhancing dimensionality in dark-mode interfaces. Its subtle warmth prevents the “flat” effect of cool grays, making text and icons feel more tactile. Designers choose #313739 when they want authority without coldness. Historically, #313739 stone was carved for seals and cameos—objects of identity and permanence. Today, color #313739 echoes that legacy in branding that values legacy over trend. #313739’s never loud, but always present—like a well-tuned engine or a perfectly weighted pen.

Color Conversion

Convert #313739 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
#313739
RGB
rgb(49, 55, 57)
HSL
hsl(195°, 8%, 21%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 4%, 0%, 78%)
HSV
hsv(195°, 14%, 22%)
XYZ
3.3713 3.6808 4.4037
Yxy
3.6808 0.2943 0.3213
Hunter Lab
19.1854 -0.0227 -0.0224
CIE-Lab
22.5866 -2.0393 -2.1225

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red49 / 255 (19%)
19%
Green55 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue57 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)78 / 100 (78%)
78%

Color Variations

#313739 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

#313739 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 #313739 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
#313739

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

12.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

12.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #313739 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

#313739

protanopia

#343439

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #313739;

Text Color

color: #313739;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #313739;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #31373940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #313739;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #313739 0%, #202426 100%);

#313739 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #313739 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.