#313131
- RGB
- 49, 49, 49
- Brightness
- 49.0
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 0°, 0%, 19%
- HSV V %
- 19%
- Lab
- 20.3, 0.0, 0.0
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 0%, 0%, 81%
- PNG size
- 4.2 KB
- Tone / Feel
- very dark, muted warm hue
Black text
1.61:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
White text
13.01:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
Recommended text: White (13.01:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #313131
Common Name: Charcoal
RGB: 49, 49, 49
HSL: 0, 0%, 19%
Contrast vs White: 4.3 (AA Pass)
Contrast vs Black: 8.5 (AA Pass)
Mood: The #313131 color brings a strong, grounded, and neutral tone. With its deep, dark grey feel, it's frequently associated with sophistication and subtle elegance. It’s often used in modern designs and provides a clean and serious aesthetic, making it an excellent choice for contemporary settings. This color conveys confidence and neutrality, balancing between cold and warm design spaces.
Notable Close Matches:
- Australian Standard AS2700 N61 - Black #2C2C2C
- BS 2660 Blue Grey #333E45
- Jotun Paint Black #403E3B
- Benjamin Moore Paint Black #323233
- Pantone 19-4203 TCX - Moonless Night #2F2D30
Why Designers Use It:
- Charcoal or #313131 is a versatile color that often represents sophistication, refinement, and neutrality in modern design. It is commonly chosen in high-end fashion, industrial design, and contemporary interiors.
- This color is used to create minimalist, elegant spaces, especially when paired with lighter shades like white or pastel hues. It works well in both corporate settings and home decor, exuding modernity and professionalism.
- Many designers choose this shade for its adaptability in various industries such as automotive, tech, furniture, and fashion, where sleek, timeless colors are key to visual identity.
- Charcoal also ties to nature-inspired color palettes, often evoking the richness of materials like stone, metal, and even the deep hues of twilight. This makes it a popular choice in sustainable design, symbolizing strength and stability.