#291B3B Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Purple
What is hex #291B3B Color?
The color name of hex code #291B3B is Dark Purple. The RGB values are (41, 27, 59) which means it is composed of
32% red, 21% green and 46% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:30 M:54 Y:0 K:77. In the HSV/HSB scale, #291B3B has a hue of 266°, 54% saturation and a brightness value of 23%.
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 #291B3B Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Purple |
| RGB Values | (41, 27, 59) |
| CMYK Values | (30%, 54%, 0%, 77%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (266°, 54%, 23%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #D6E4C4 [Tea Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 276 C |
| Closest RAL | 5011 [Steel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #2D3B1B [Pine Tree] |
| #291B3B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #2A2A2A |
| Desaturated | #2B2B2B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #232323 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #202020 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #606060 |
Hex #291B3B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #291B3B is #2D3B1B 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 #291B3B color is offered by #2D3B1B. 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 #291B3B are #391B3B and #1B1D3B, called Dark Purple and Yankees Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #291B3B 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 #291B3B are #3B391B (Pullman Green) and #1D3B1B (Phthalo Green). 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
#291B3B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #3B291B (Bistre) and #1B3B29 (Medium Jungle Green) along with #291B3B, 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 #291B3B has #3B291B (Bistre), #2D3B1B (Pine Tree) and #1B2D3B (Yankees Blue). 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 #291B3B contains #3B1B1D (Chocolate Kisses), #2D3B1B (Pine Tree) and #1B3B39 (MSU 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 #291B3B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #291B3B 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 291B3B Color
Tints
544962- 695F76
- 7F7689
- 948D9D
- A9A4B1
- BFBBC4
- D4D1D8
- EAE8EB
Tones
- 3A2F49
- 433950
- 4C4357
- 554E5E
- 5D5864
- 66626B
- 6F6C72
- 777679
Shades
- 21162F
- 1D1329
- 191023
- 150E1E
- 100B18
- 0C0812
- 08050C
- 040306
#291B3B Color Patterns
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#291B3B Gingham Checks
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#291B3B Polka Dots Pattern
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#291B3B Honeycomb Pattern
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#291B3B Leaves Pattern
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#291B3B Houndstooth Pattern
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#291B3B Trellis Pattern
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#291B3B 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.
