#281f3f - Throat color

An inky, velvety deep indigo-purple with strong cool navy undertones, this shade reads as a muted midnight plum. It feels moody and sophisticated, evoking quiet evenings, shadowed velvet, and polished lacquer. Subtle blue depth keeps it grounded and modern, while its darkness adds drama and intimacy. Ideal for elegant branding, atmospheric interiors, and rich accents, it conveys refinement, mystery, and calm without overwhelming, pairing beautifully with warm metallics or soft neutrals to create balanced contrast.

#281f3f color RGB value is 40, 31, 63, and the CMYK value is 0.365, 0.508, 0.00, 0.753. Alternative names for that color are: throat, black, revolver, midnight blue, indigo.

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Color Conversion

Name	Values	CSS
RGB(0-255)	40, 31, 63	rgb(40, 31, 63)
CMYK	0.365, 0.508, 0.00, 0.753	-
sRGB	0.157, 0.122, 0.247	rgb(15.7%, 12.2%, 24.7%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible	0.165, 0.142, 0.252	color(a98-rgb, 0.165, 0.142, 0.252)
HCT	299, 24.5, 14.3	color(--hct, 299, 16.9%, 14.3%)
HSL	257, 34.0, 18.4	hsl(257, 34%, 18.4%)
HSV	257, 50.8, 24.7	color(--hsv, 257, 50.8%, 24.7%)
HWB	257, 12.2, 75.3	hwb(257, 12.2%, 75.3%)
Lab	14.1, 11.1, -19.2	lab(14.1%, 11.1, -19.2)
P3	0.151, 0.123, 0.239	color(display-p3, 0.151, 0.123, 0.239)
XYZ D50	0.0216, 0.0176, 0.0371	color(xyz-d50, 0.022, 0.018, 0.037)