#231B33 Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Purple
What is hex #231B33 Color?
The color name of hex code #231B33 is Dark Purple. The RGB values are (35, 27, 51) which means it is composed of
31% red, 24% green and 45% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:31 M:47 Y:0 K:80. In the HSV/HSB scale, #231B33 has a hue of 260°, 47% saturation and a brightness value of 20%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #231B33 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Purple |
| RGB Values | (35, 27, 51) |
| CMYK Values | (31%, 47%, 0%, 80%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (260°, 47%, 20%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #DCE4CC [Dirty White] |
| Closest Pantone® | 276 C |
| Closest RAL | 5004 [Black blue] |
| Complementary Color | #2B331B [Pine Tree] |
| #231B33 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #262626 |
| Desaturated | #272727 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #202020 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #1E1E1E |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #5E5E5E |
Hex #231B33 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #231B33 is #2B331B which is called Pine Tree. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #231B33 color is offered by #2B331B. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #231B33 are #2F1B33 and #1B1F33, called Dark Purple and Dark Gunmetal, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #231B33 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #231B33 are #332F1B (Pullman Green) and #1F331B (Pine Tree). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#231B33 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #33231B (Bistre) and #1B3323 (Phthalo Green) along with #231B33, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #231B33 has #33231B (Bistre), #2B331B (Pine Tree) and #1B2B33 (Dark Gunmetal). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #231B33 contains #331B1F (Chocolate Kisses), #2B331B (Pine Tree) and #1B332F (Medium Jungle Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #231B33 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #231B33 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 231B33 Color
Tints
4F495C- 655F70
- 7B7685
- 918D99
- A7A4AD
- BDBBC2
- D3D1D6
- E9E8EB
Tones
- 362F42
- 3F394A
- 484352
- 524E5A
- 5B5861
- 646269
- 6D6C71
- 777678
Shades
- 1C1629
- 191324
- 15101F
- 120E1A
- 0E0B14
- 0B080F
- 07050A
- 040305
#231B33 Color Patterns
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#231B33 Gingham Checks
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#231B33 Honeycomb Pattern
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#231B33 Houndstooth Pattern
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#231B33 Trellis Pattern
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#231B33 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
