#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.

color #281f3f

#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.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
40, 31, 63
rgb(40, 31, 63)
CMYK
0.365, 0.508, 0.00, 0.753
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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)

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HEX:#281f3f
RGB:40 31 63
HSL:256.88deg 34.04% 18.43%
HEX:#363f1f
RGB:54 63 31
HSL:76.88deg 34.04% 18.43%

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