Color swatch image showing #231A12 with RGB(35,26,18) values

#231A12 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #231A12 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#231A12 Color Information

#231A12 RGB value is (35, 26, 18). The hex color red value is 35, green is 26, and blue is 18. Its HSL format shows a hue of 28°, saturation of 32 percent, and lightness of 10 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 49 percent, 86 percent.

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#231A12 Color Meaning

Color #231A12 communicates absolute depth, digital void, and immersive minimalism. Unlike traditional black, which can feel heavy or oppressive, color #231A12 is calibrated for screens—deep enough to recede, yet precise enough to define edges without glare. #231A12 near-total absence of light enhances contrast for UI elements while reducing eye strain in low-light conditions, a key consideration in modern app design. Psychologically, color #231A12 triggers associations with mystery, focus, and sensory reduction. #231A12 strips away distraction, forcing attention onto what remains in the frame. In fashion and tech branding, #231A12 signals cutting-edge precision and quiet confidence. Spiritually, color #231A12 represents the unmanifest—the space before creation—and invites contemplation of absence as a form of presence. #231A12 is not emptiness, but potential held in suspense.

Color Conversion

Convert #231A12 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
#231A12
RGB
rgb(35, 26, 18)
HSL
hsl(28°, 32%, 10%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 49%, 86%)
HSV
hsv(28°, 49%, 14%)
XYZ
1.1717 1.1398 0.7305
Yxy
1.1398 0.3852 0.3747
Hunter Lab
10.6761 0.0088 0.0161
CIE-Lab
10.1055 2.9803 6.9745

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Green26 / 255 (10%)
10%
Blue18 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Key (Black)86 / 100 (86%)
86%

Color Variations

#231A12 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

#231A12 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 #231A12 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
#231A12

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

17.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

17.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

17.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #231A12 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

#231A12

protanopia

#1f1f14

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #231A12;

Text Color

color: #231A12;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #231A12;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #231A1240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #231A12;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #231A12 0%, #1a130d 100%);

#231A12 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #231A12 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.