Color swatch image showing #212138 with RGB(33,33,56) values
Color swatch image showing #212138 with RGB(33,33,56) values

#212138 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #212138 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#212138 Color Information

#212138 RGB value is (33, 33, 56). The hex color red value is 33, green is 33, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of 17 percent. The CMYK process values are 41 percent, 41 percent, 0 percent, 78 percent.

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#212138 Color Meaning

Color #212138 conveys nocturnal depth, cognitive containment, and chromatic restraint. #212138 darker variant of color #212138 is a near-black blue with subtle violet undertones—evoking midnight skies, deep ocean trenches, and ink-washed paper. Unlike true black, #212138 retains chromatic identity; unlike navy, #212138 feels more contemporary. In UX design, #212138 hue is favored in dark-mode interfaces for developers, creatives, and data analysts where reducing glare without sacrificing depth is critical. Psychological studies show #212138 supports prolonged concentration better than pure black by preserving subtle visual hierarchy. Functionally, color #212138 serves as a sophisticated alternative to black in typography, UI shells, and packaging. #212138 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 #212138 versus standard charcoal. Culturally, color #212138 reflects intelligence that observes. #212138 appears in cybersecurity, astronomy, and speculative design as a symbol of systems that protect through depth. Spiritually, #212138 aligns with the third eye chakra’s discerning mode: vision that filters noise. Designers use color #212138 when they want authority that listens. Its silence is strategic.

Color Conversion

Convert #212138 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
#212138
RGB
rgb(33, 33, 56)
HSL
hsl(240°, 26%, 17%)
CMYK
cmyk(41%, 41%, 0%, 78%)
HSV
hsv(240°, 41%, 22%)
XYZ
1.8849 1.6966 3.9695
Yxy
1.6966 0.2496 0.2247
Hunter Lab
13.0254 0.0330 -0.0815
CIE-Lab
13.8068 6.8597 -14.9256

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Green33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue56 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Magenta41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)78 / 100 (78%)
78%

Color Variations

#212138 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

#212138 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 #212138 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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#212138

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #212138 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

#212138

protanopia

#212132

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #212138;

Text Color

color: #212138;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #212138;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #21213840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #212138;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #212138 0%, #161625 100%);

#212138 Color FAQs

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