#212136 Color Meaning and Information

#212136 Color Information

#212136 RGB value is (33, 33, 54). The hex color red value is 33, green is 33, and blue is 54. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 24 percent, and lightness of 17 percent. The CMYK process values are 39 percent, 39 percent, 0 percent, 79 percent.

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#212136 Color Meaning

Color #212136 signifies intellectual depth, reflective calm, and composed authority. #212136 very dark, almost navy color #212136 mirrors twilight skies and contemplative waters. Psychologically, #212136 supports concentration, disciplined thinking, and emotional steadiness, promoting measured analysis and strategic focus. Culturally, color #212136 appears in formal design, institutional branding, and classic textiles, representing dignity, trustworthiness, and sophistication. Spiritually, #212136 channels introspection, wisdom, and deep mental clarity, fostering thoughtful awareness and inner composure. Its profound tone supports reflective and authoritative presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #212136 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

#212136

RGB

rgb(33, 33, 54)

HSL

hsl(240°, 24%, 17%)

CMYK

cmyk(39%, 39%, 0%, 79%)

HSV

hsv(240°, 39%, 21%)

XYZ

1.8369 1.6774 3.7170

Yxy

1.6774 0.2540 0.2320

Hunter Lab

12.9514 0.0292 -0.0722

CIE-Lab

13.6940 6.1881 -13.6828

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red33 / 255 (13%)

13%

Green33 / 255 (13%)

13%

Blue54 / 255 (21%)

21%

CMYK Values

Cyan39 / 100 (39%)

39%

Magenta39 / 100 (39%)

39%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)79 / 100 (79%)

79%

Color Variations

#212136 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

#212136 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 #212136 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:#212136

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.72:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.72:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.72:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #212136 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

#212136

protanopia

#212131

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #212136;

Text Color

color: #212136;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #212136;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #21213640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #212136;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #212136 0%, #161625 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #212136 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.