#431E44 color
The hex color #431E44 is a very dark, desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.3% red, 11.8% green and 26.7% blue (67, 30, 68).
Its hue angle is 298°, with 39% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 56% magenta, 0% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Purple Void (#442244), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.93:1).
#431E44 color codes
| HEX | #431E44 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(67, 30, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.3%, 11.8%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(298, 39%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(298, 56%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 56%, 0%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(18.1, 24.34, -16.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(18.1, 29.28, 326.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.822, 2.539, 5.757) | |
| Decimal | 4398660 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #431E44, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #431E44 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #431E44 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #431E44 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#1a2945Protanopia
no red cones#252e43Deuteranopia
no green cones#45222eTritanopia
no blue cones#2c2c2cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #431e44; }
.text { color: #431e44; }
.border { border: 2px solid #431e44; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(67 30 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #431e44, #441e32); }
Similar colors
#442244Purple Void#3b193fCreatures of the Night#4f284bMurasaki#441144Velvet Cosmos#391531Nightly Voyager#431c53Plunged Into Darkness#4a2559Wonka Purple#301934Dark Purple
Questions
- What color is #431E44?
- #431E44 is a very dark, desaturated magenta, closest to the named color Purple Void. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #431E44?
- The RGB value is 67, 30, 68: 67 red, 30 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #431E44?
- The complementary color is #1F441E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #431E44?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.51:1 and white text 13.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.