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#20213B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #20213B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#20213B Color Information

#20213B RGB value is (32, 33, 59). The hex color red value is 32, green is 33, and blue is 59. Its HSL format shows a hue of 238°, saturation of 30 percent, and lightness of18 percent. The CMYK process values are 46 percent, 44 percent, 0 percent, 77percent.

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#20213B Color Meaning

Color #20213B conveys nocturnal depth, cognitive containment, and chromatic restraint. #20213B darker variant of color #20213B is a near-black blue with subtle violet undertones—evoking midnight skies, deep ocean trenches, and ink-washed paper. Unlike true black, #20213B retains chromatic identity; unlike navy, #20213B feels more contemporary. In UX design, #20213B hue is favored in dark-mode interfaces for developers, creatives, and data analysts where reducing glare without sacrificing depth is critical. Psychological studies show #20213B supports prolonged concentration better than pure black by preserving subtle visual hierarchy. Functionally, color #20213B serves as a sophisticated alternative to black in typography, UI shells, and packaging. #20213B pairs beautifully with electric accents like cyan or lime, creating high-contrast palettes that feel modern and intentional. Print reproduction is excellent on matte finishes, where its depth enhances perceived luxury. Consumer testing reveals higher trust in tech and finance brands using color #20213B versus standard charcoal. Culturally, color #20213B reflects intelligence that observes. #20213B appears in cybersecurity, astronomy, and speculative design as a symbol of systems that protect through depth. Spiritually, #20213B aligns with the third eye chakra’s discerning mode: vision that filters noise. Designers use color #20213B when they want authority that listens. Its silence is strategic.

Color Conversion

Convert #20213B 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
#20213B
RGB
rgb(32, 33, 59)
HSL
hsl(238°, 30%, 18%)
CMYK
cmyk(46%, 44%, 0%, 77%)
HSV
hsv(238°, 46%, 23%)
XYZ
1.9289 1.7106 4.3662
Yxy
1.7106 0.2409 0.2137
Hunter Lab
13.0790 0.0368 -0.0965
CIE-Lab
13.8885 7.5543 -16.9240

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red32 / 255 (13%)
13%
Green33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue59 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Magenta44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)77 / 100 (77%)
77%

Color Variations

#20213B 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

#20213B 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 #20213B 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #20213B 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

#20213B

protanopia

#202035

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #20213B;

Text Color

color: #20213B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #20213B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #20213B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #20213B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #20213B 0%, #161628 100%);

#20213B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #20213B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.