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RGB 231 42 170

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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone RGB 231 42 170 it is the complementary color RGB 24 213 85. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color RGB 231 42 170. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the RGB 231 42 170 shade: RGB 236 42 165, RGB 253 60 184, RGB 255 78 203, RGB 255 96 222 and RGB 255 114 241

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color RGB 231 42 170. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the RGB 231 42 170 shade: RGB 231 42 170, RGB 214 24 151, RGB 197 6 132, RGB 180 0 113 and RGB 163 0 94

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the RGB 231 42 170 shade: RGB 231 43 170, RGB 231 43 120, RGB 231 43 69 and RGB 231 43 43

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the RGB 231 42 170 shade: RGB 231 43 170, RGB 231 43 221, RGB 190 43 231, RGB 140 43 231 and RGB 89 43 231

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The RGB 231 42 170 shade matches the following richer shades: RGB 231 43 170 and RGB 250 24 177

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the RGB 231 42 170 shade: RGB 231 43 170, RGB 212 62 164, RGB 193 81 157, RGB 174 100 150 and RGB 155 119 144

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the RGB 231 42 170 shade: RGB 190 43 231, RGB 231 43 222, RGB 231 43 172, RGB 231 43 122 and RGB 231 43 72

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the RGB 231 42 170 shade: RGB 173 19 123, RGB 210 23 150, RGB 231 43 170, RGB 235 80 185 and RGB 239 118 200

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the RGB 231 42 170 shade: RGB 231 42 170, RGB 231 140 43 and RGB 43 231 215

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the RGB 231 42 170 shade: RGB 231 42 170, RGB 172 231 43 and RGB 43 172 231

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

Rectangular (tetradic) colors

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the RGB 231 42 170 shade: RGB 231 42 170, RGB 231 140 43, RGB 43 231 103 and RGB 43 134 231

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the RGB 231 42 170 shade: RGB 231 42 170, RGB 231 197 43, RGB 43 231 103 and RGB 43 78 231

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

Display options

Primary color

CMYK 0 / 82 / 26 / 9

HEX #E72AAA

RGB 231 42 170

HSL 319.37, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 53.54, 78.15, -23.37

 

Complementary color

CMYK 89 / 0 / 60 / 16

HEX #18D555

RGB 24 213 85

HSL 139.37, 0.8%, 0.46%

LAB 75.1, -68.89, 50.26

 

CMYK 0 / 82 / 30 / 7

HEX #EC2AA5

RGB 236 42 165

HSL 321.96, 0.84%, 0.55%

LAB 54.24, 78.7, -19.28

 

CMYK 0 / 76 / 27 / 1

HEX #FD3CB8

RGB 253 60 184

HSL 321.45, 0.98%, 0.61%

LAB 59.5, 80.26, -22.03

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 20 / 0

HEX #FF4ECB

RGB 255 78 203

HSL 317.63, 1%, 0.65%

LAB 62.52, 77.54, -28.22

 

CMYK 0 / 62 / 13 / 0

HEX #FF60DE

RGB 255 96 222

HSL 312.45, 1%, 0.69%

LAB 65.67, 73.55, -34.04

 

CMYK 0 / 55 / 5 / 0

HEX #FF72F1

RGB 255 114 241

HSL 305.96, 1%, 0.72%

LAB 69.22, 68.95, -39.05

 

CMYK 0 / 82 / 26 / 9

HEX #E72AAA

RGB 231 42 170

HSL 319.37, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 53.54, 78.15, -23.37

 

CMYK 0 / 89 / 29 / 16

HEX #D61897

RGB 214 24 151

HSL 319.89, 0.8%, 0.47%

LAB 48.49, 75.72, -20.13

 

CMYK 0 / 97 / 33 / 23

HEX #C50684

RGB 197 6 132

HSL 320.42, 0.94%, 0.4%

LAB 43.75, 72.17, -16.15

 

CMYK 0 / 100 / 37 / 29

HEX #B40071

RGB 180 0 113

HSL 322.33, 1%, 0.35%

LAB 39.4, 67.27, -11.27

 

CMYK 0 / 100 / 42 / 36

HEX #A3005E

RGB 163 0 94

HSL 325.4, 1%, 0.32%

LAB 35.19, 61.75, -5.85

 

CMYK 0 / 81 / 26 / 9

HEX #E72BAA

RGB 231 43 170

HSL 319.47, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 53.62, 77.93, -23.25

 

CMYK 0 / 81 / 48 / 9

HEX #E72B78

RGB 231 43 120

HSL 335.43, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 51.92, 73.01, 4.02

 

CMYK 0 / 81 / 70 / 9

HEX #E72B45

RGB 231 43 69

HSL 351.7, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 50.86, 69.84, 33.34

 

CMYK 0 / 81 / 81 / 9

HEX #E72B2B

RGB 231 43 43

HSL 0, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 50.56, 68.93, 47.58

 

CMYK 0 / 81 / 26 / 9

HEX #E72BAA

RGB 231 43 170

HSL 319.47, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 53.62, 77.93, -23.25

 

CMYK 0 / 81 / 4 / 9

HEX #E72BDD

RGB 231 43 221

HSL 303.19, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 56.02, 84.57, -48.89

 

CMYK 18 / 81 / 0 / 9

HEX #BE2BE7

RGB 190 43 231

HSL 286.91, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 50.03, 78.89, -64.52

 

CMYK 39 / 81 / 0 / 9

HEX #8C2BE7

RGB 140 43 231

HSL 270.96, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 42.87, 71.24, -76.49

 

CMYK 61 / 81 / 0 / 9

HEX #592BE7

RGB 89 43 231

HSL 254.68, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 37.15, 65.32, -86.11

 

CMYK 0 / 81 / 26 / 9

HEX #E72BAA

RGB 231 43 170

HSL 319.47, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 53.62, 77.93, -23.25

 

CMYK 0 / 90 / 29 / 2

HEX #FA18B1

RGB 250 24 177

HSL 319.38, 0.96%, 0.54%

LAB 56.24, 85.93, -23.02

 

CMYK 0 / 81 / 26 / 9

HEX #E72BAA

RGB 231 43 170

HSL 319.47, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 53.62, 77.93, -23.25

 

CMYK 0 / 71 / 23 / 17

HEX #D43EA4

RGB 212 62 164

HSL 319.2, 0.64%, 0.54%

LAB 51.98, 67.34, -22.53

 

CMYK 0 / 58 / 19 / 24

HEX #C1519D

RGB 193 81 157

HSL 319.29, 0.47%, 0.54%

LAB 51.45, 53.53, -19.48

 

CMYK 0 / 43 / 14 / 32

HEX #AE6496

RGB 174 100 150

HSL 319.46, 0.31%, 0.54%

LAB 52.19, 36.84, -14.46

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 7 / 39

HEX #9B7790

RGB 155 119 144

HSL 318.33, 0.15%, 0.54%

LAB 54.21, 18.35, -8.12

 

CMYK 18 / 81 / 0 / 9

HEX #BE2BE7

RGB 190 43 231

HSL 286.91, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 50.03, 78.89, -64.52

 

CMYK 0 / 81 / 4 / 9

HEX #E72BDE

RGB 231 43 222

HSL 302.87, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 56.08, 84.72, -49.37

 

CMYK 0 / 81 / 26 / 9

HEX #E72BAC

RGB 231 43 172

HSL 318.83, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 53.7, 78.16, -24.3

 

CMYK 0 / 81 / 47 / 9

HEX #E72B7A

RGB 231 43 122

HSL 334.79, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 51.97, 73.18, 2.89

 

CMYK 0 / 81 / 69 / 9

HEX #E72B48

RGB 231 43 72

HSL 350.74, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 50.9, 69.97, 31.62

 

CMYK 0 / 89 / 29 / 32

HEX #AD137B

RGB 173 19 123

HSL 319.48, 0.8%, 0.38%

LAB 39.21, 64.51, -17.95

 

CMYK 0 / 89 / 29 / 18

HEX #D21796

RGB 210 23 150

HSL 319.25, 0.8%, 0.46%

LAB 47.64, 74.91, -20.89

 

CMYK 0 / 81 / 26 / 9

HEX #E72BAA

RGB 231 43 170

HSL 319.47, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 53.62, 77.93, -23.25

 

CMYK 0 / 66 / 21 / 8

HEX #EB50B9

RGB 235 80 185

HSL 319.35, 0.79%, 0.62%

LAB 58.88, 69.47, -23.81

 

CMYK 0 / 51 / 16 / 6

HEX #EF76C8

RGB 239 118 200

HSL 319.34, 0.79%, 0.7%

LAB 66.12, 56.29, -21.21

 

CMYK 0 / 82 / 26 / 9

HEX #E72AAA

RGB 231 42 170

HSL 319.37, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 53.54, 78.15, -23.37

 

CMYK 0 / 39 / 81 / 9

HEX #E78C2B

RGB 231 140 43

HSL 30.96, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 66.46, 27.72, 62.19

 

CMYK 81 / 0 / 7 / 9

HEX #2BE7D7

RGB 43 231 215

HSL 174.89, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 83.22, -47.31, -4.91

 

CMYK 0 / 82 / 26 / 9

HEX #E72AAA

RGB 231 42 170

HSL 319.37, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 53.54, 78.15, -23.37

 

CMYK 26 / 0 / 81 / 9

HEX #ACE72B

RGB 172 231 43

HSL 78.83, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 85.05, -42.91, 76.71

 

CMYK 81 / 26 / 0 / 9

HEX #2BACE7

RGB 43 172 231

HSL 198.83, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 66.36, -13.91, -39.16

 

CMYK 0 / 82 / 26 / 9

HEX #E72AAA

RGB 231 42 170

HSL 319.37, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 53.54, 78.15, -23.37

 

CMYK 0 / 39 / 81 / 9

HEX #E78C2B

RGB 231 140 43

HSL 30.96, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 66.46, 27.72, 62.19

 

CMYK 81 / 0 / 55 / 9

HEX #2BE767

RGB 43 231 103

HSL 139.15, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 81.1, -70.61, 49.23

 

CMYK 81 / 42 / 0 / 9

HEX #2B86E7

RGB 43 134 231

HSL 210.96, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 55.41, 7.97, -56.47

 

CMYK 0 / 82 / 26 / 9

HEX #E72AAA

RGB 231 42 170

HSL 319.37, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 53.54, 78.15, -23.37

 

CMYK 0 / 15 / 81 / 9

HEX #E7C52B

RGB 231 197 43

HSL 49.15, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 80.23, -2.33, 74.22

 

CMYK 81 / 0 / 55 / 9

HEX #2BE767

RGB 43 231 103

HSL 139.15, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 81.1, -70.61, 49.23

 

CMYK 81 / 66 / 0 / 9

HEX #2B4EE7

RGB 43 78 231

HSL 228.83, 0.8%, 0.54%

LAB 40.79, 43.13, -80.21

 

Description

Color code: RGB 231 42 170 | qconv.com Color code: RGB 231 42 170 | qconv.com - big

Red and blue clearly dominate this hue: the red and blue values are higher than green. Bright color: high color values create a bright impression.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 231 red, 42 green and 170 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
231 42 170 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, none cyan, 82 magenta, 26 yellow and 9 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
0% 82% 26% 9% C M Y K

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