#311D49 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(49, 29, 73)

HSL:hsl(267, 43%, 20%)

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HEX

#311D49

RGB

49, 29, 73

HSL

267°, 43%, 20%

HSV

267°, 60%, 29%

CMYK

33%, 60%, 0%, 71%

Color Conversion

Generate values across multiple color models in one place.

HEX

#311D49

≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #311D49 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%

0%#311D49

10%#2C1A42

20%#27173A

30%#221433

40%#1D112C

50%#180F24

60%#140C1D

70%#0F0916

80%#0A060F

90%#050307

100%#000000

Tints

0–100%

0%#311D49

10%#442966

20%#583483

30%#6B40A0

40%#7F50B9

50%#956DC5

60%#AA8AD0

70%#BFA7DC

80%#D4C5E8

90%#EAE2F3

100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #311D49.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #311D49 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text

Text color#000000

Background#311D49

Contrast ratio1.40:1

WCAG levelFail

Sample text on white text

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#311D49

Contrast ratio14.97:1

WCAG levelAAA

Recommended text preview

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#311D49

Contrast ratio14.97:1

WCAG levelAAA

Technical Formats

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Practical Formats

Get print simulations, LED mappings, and developer-ready byte orders.

Color Analysis

Dive into spectral data, dominance reports, and advanced analytics.

Blindness Simulator

Preview how #311D49 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

Design guidance

Balance

Treat #311D49 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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