Color swatch image showing #231A18 with RGB(35,26,24) values
Color swatch image showing #231A18 with RGB(35,26,24) values

#231A18 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #231A18 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#231A18 Color Information

#231A18 RGB value is (35, 26, 24). The hex color red value is 35, green is 26, and blue is 24. Its HSL format shows a hue of 11°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of 12 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 31 percent, 86 percent.

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#231A18 Color Meaning

Color #231A18 communicates absolute depth, digital void, and immersive minimalism. Unlike traditional black, which can feel heavy or oppressive, color #231A18 is calibrated for screens—deep enough to recede, yet precise enough to define edges without glare. #231A18 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 #231A18 triggers associations with mystery, focus, and sensory reduction. #231A18 strips away distraction, forcing attention onto what remains in the frame. In fashion and tech branding, #231A18 signals cutting-edge precision and quiet confidence. Spiritually, color #231A18 represents the unmanifest—the space before creation—and invites contemplation of absence as a form of presence. #231A18 is not emptiness, but potential held in suspense.

Color Conversion

Convert #231A18 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
#231A18
RGB
rgb(35, 26, 24)
HSL
hsl(11°, 19%, 12%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 31%, 86%)
HSV
hsv(11°, 31%, 14%)
XYZ
1.2274 1.1621 1.0238
Yxy
1.1621 0.3596 0.3405
Hunter Lab
10.7801 0.0123 0.0077
CIE-Lab
10.2745 4.0536 3.0882

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Green26 / 255 (10%)
10%
Blue24 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Key (Black)86 / 100 (86%)
86%

Color Variations

#231A18 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

#231A18 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 #231A18 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
#231A18

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

17.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

17.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

17.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #231A18 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

#231A18

protanopia

#1f1f18

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #231A18;

Text Color

color: #231A18;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #231A18;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #231A1840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #231A18;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #231A18 0%, #1b1412 100%);

#231A18 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #231A18 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.