Black Blue (#18171C) Color Meaning and Information

Black Blue (#18171C) Color Information

Black Blue (#18171C) RGB value is (24, 23, 28). The hex color red value is 24, green is 23, and blue is 28. Its HSL format shows a hue of 252°, saturation of 10 percent, and lightness of 10 percent. The CMYK process values are 14 percent, 18 percent, 0 percent, 89 percent.

Black Blue

#18171C

rgb(24, 23, 28)

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Black Blue (#18171C) Color Meaning

Black Blue (#18171C) signifies depth, intellectual reflection, and controlled focus. In color psychology, it promotes introspection, mental clarity, and composed engagement. Across cultures and history, Black Blue (#18171C) has been associated with naval uniforms, art, and ceremonial design, representing authority, stability, and subtle sophistication. From a spiritual perspective, Black Blue (#18171C) embodies mindful reflection, disciplined awareness, and balanced action. It encourages deliberate thinking and steady mental grounding.

Color Conversion

Convert Black Blue (#18171C) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#18171C

RGB

rgb(24, 23, 28)

HSL

hsl(252°, 10%, 10%)

CMYK

cmyk(14%, 18%, 0%, 89%)

HSV

hsv(252°, 18%, 11%)

XYZ

0.8927 0.8908 1.2235

Yxy

0.8908 0.2969 0.2962

Hunter Lab

9.4382 0.0040 -0.0071

CIE-Lab

8.0467 1.8435 -3.3368

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red24 / 255 (9%)

Green23 / 255 (9%)

Blue28 / 255 (11%)

11%

CMYK Values

Cyan14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Magenta18 / 100 (18%)

18%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)89 / 100 (89%)

89%

Color Variations

Black Blue (#18171C) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Black Blue (#18171C) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Black Blue (#18171C) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#18171C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

17.82:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

17.82:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

17.82:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #18171C appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Black Blue (#18171C)

protanopia

#18181b

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #18171C;

Text Color

color: #18171C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #18171C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #18171C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #18171C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #18171C 0%, #131216 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Black Blue (#18171C) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.