Color swatch image showing #316657 with RGB(49,102,87) values

#316657 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #316657 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#316657 Color Information

#316657 RGB value is (49, 102, 87). The hex color red value is 49, green is 102, and blue is 87. Its HSL format shows a hue of 163°, saturation of 35 percent, and lightness of 30 percent. The CMYK process values are 52 percent, 0 percent, 15 percent, 60 percent.

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#316657 Color Meaning

Color #316657 signifies aged elegance, natural transformation, and historical endurance. #316657 deep, greyish-green is the color of oxidized copper, suggesting objects that have been transformed and enriched by time and the elements. Psychologically, color #316657 is deeply stabilizing and contemplative, evoking a sense of legacy, quiet resilience, and organic history. #316657 encourages respect for processes that are slow, natural, and ultimately beautiful in their imperfection. #316657 color feels both ancient and alive, carrying a narrative of change. Culturally, color #316657 is associated with antique architecture, archaeological artifacts, and classic bronze sculptures, representing heritage, authenticity, and the beauty of decay. Symbolically, #316657 stands for wisdom earned through experience, the graceful acceptance of change, and value that increases with age. Spiritually, color #316657 connects to the heart of the earth, representing growth that encompasses both life and respectful decomposition, embodying the full, patient cycle of nature.

Color Conversion

Convert #316657 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
#316657
RGB
rgb(49, 102, 87)
HSL
hsl(163°, 35%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(52%, 0%, 15%, 60%)
HSV
hsv(163°, 52%, 40%)
XYZ
7.7383 10.8438 10.7020
Yxy
10.8438 0.2642 0.3703
Hunter Lab
32.9299 -0.7863 0.1073
CIE-Lab
39.3162 -21.7252 3.0733

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red49 / 255 (19%)
19%
Green102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue87 / 255 (34%)
34%

CMYK Values

Cyan52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Key (Black)60 / 100 (60%)
60%

Color Variations

#316657 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

#316657 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 #316657 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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#316657

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #316657 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

#316657

protanopia

#48485b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #316657;

Text Color

color: #316657;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #316657;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #31665740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #316657;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #316657 0%, #1f4037 100%);

#316657 Color FAQs

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