Color #331B32 Color / Colour Code #331B32
This page shows the hex color code for color #331b32 (#331B32). The colour is a purple tone with 31% saturation and 15% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #331B32 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#331B32 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 273, 303, and 333 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 303, 63, and 183 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #331B32
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 303 and saturation at 31%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 303 to 348 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 303 with its complement at 123 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #331B32
Lightness variations at hue 303 and 31% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #331B32
Design Use Cases for #331B32
Balanced UI Color
At 31% saturation, #331B32 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#331B32 at 15% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its purple character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#331B32 falls in the purple spectrum (hue 303). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #331B32 (hue 303) to its complement at hue 123. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 333. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #331b32, #1a321c);
CSS Code for #331B32
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About Color #331B32 (#331B32)
#331B32 is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 51 red, 27 green, and 50 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 303 degrees with 31% saturation and 15% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #331B32 is 37/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 47% magenta, 2% yellow, and 80% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #331B32 against white is 15.63:1 and against black is 1.34:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #1A321C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #331B32. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #271A32 and #321A25, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #331B32?
- #331B32 is Color #331B32, a purple color (colour) with RGB(51, 27, 50), HSL(303, 31%, 15%), and CMYK(0%, 47%, 2%, 80%). Its perceived brightness is 37/255.
- Is #331B32 accessible for text?
- Against white, #331B32 has a contrast ratio of 15.63:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.34:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #331B32?
- The complementary colour is #1A321C (hue 123). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #271A32 and #321A25. The triadic palette adds #31321A and #1A3132 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #331B32 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #331b32; or rgb(51, 27, 50); or hsl(303, 31%, 15%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 303 31% 15%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.