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#313740 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #313740 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#313740 Color Information

#313740 RGB value is (49, 55, 64). The hex color red value is 49, green is 55, and blue is 64. Its HSL format shows a hue of 216°, saturation of 13 percent, and lightness of22 percent. The CMYK process values are 23 percent, 14 percent, 0 percent, 75percent.

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#313740 Color Meaning

Color #313740 represents depth, grounded growth, and controlled vitality. In color psychology, #313740 fosters reflective awareness, emotional stability, and balanced energy. Across cultures and history, color #313740 has been used in textiles, ceremonial decoration, and traditional crafts, symbolizing endurance, rootedness, and subtle sophistication. From a spiritual perspective, color #313740 embodies patient observation, mindful energy, and disciplined growth. #313740 encourages conscious engagement with both inner and external environments.

Color Conversion

Convert #313740 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
#313740
RGB
rgb(49, 55, 64)
HSL
hsl(216°, 13%, 22%)
CMYK
cmyk(23%, 14%, 0%, 75%)
HSV
hsv(216°, 23%, 25%)
XYZ
3.5582 3.7555 5.3878
Yxy
3.7555 0.2801 0.2957
Hunter Lab
19.3791 -0.0020 -0.0742
CIE-Lab
22.8461 -0.1765 -6.4496

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red49 / 255 (19%)
19%
Green55 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue64 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Values

Cyan23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Magenta14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)75 / 100 (75%)
75%

Color Variations

#313740 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

#313740 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 #313740 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

11.99:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

11.99:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

11.99:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #313740 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

#313740

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #313740;

Text Color

color: #313740;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #313740;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #31374040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #313740;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #313740 0%, #202329 100%);

#313740 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #313740 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.