Color swatch image showing #1E212B with RGB(30,33,43) values
Color swatch image showing #1E212B with RGB(30,33,43) values

#1E212B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #1E212B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#1E212B Color Information

#1E212B RGB value is (30, 33, 43). The hex color red value is 30, green is 33, and blue is 43. Its HSL format shows a hue of 226°, saturation of 18 percent, and lightness of 14 percent. The CMYK process values are 30 percent, 23 percent, 0 percent, 83 percent.

#1E212B color swatch
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#1E212B Color Meaning

Color #1E212B conveys neutrality, composure, and reflective stability. In color psychology, #1E212B encourages focus, careful decision making, and measured emotional engagement. In cultures and history, color #1E212B appears in industrial design, architecture, and traditional art, representing balance, sophistication, and resilience. From a spiritual perspective, color #1E212B embodies calm awareness, steady presence, and disciplined reflection. #1E212B supports thoughtful action and conscious observation.

Color Conversion

Convert #1E212B 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
#1E212B
RGB
rgb(30, 33, 43)
HSL
hsl(226°, 18%, 14%)
CMYK
cmyk(30%, 23%, 0%, 83%)
HSV
hsv(226°, 30%, 17%)
XYZ
1.5153 1.5382 2.5025
Yxy
1.5382 0.2727 0.2769
Hunter Lab
12.4024 0.0061 -0.0303
CIE-Lab
12.8486 1.4947 -7.1249

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red30 / 255 (12%)
12%
Green33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue43 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Magenta23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)83 / 100 (83%)
83%

Color Variations

#1E212B 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

#1E212B 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 #1E212B 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.

#FFFFFF
#1E212B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

16.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

16.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

16.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #1E212B 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

#1E212B

protanopia

#1f1f29

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #1E212B;

Text Color

color: #1E212B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #1E212B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #1E212B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #1E212B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E212B 0%, #15171e 100%);

#1E212B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #1E212B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.