Color swatch image showing #231A21 with RGB(35,26,33) values

#231A21 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #231A21 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#231A21 Color Information

#231A21 RGB value is (35, 26, 33). The hex color red value is 35, green is 26, and blue is 33. Its HSL format shows a hue of 313°, saturation of 15 percent, and lightness of 12 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 6 percent, 86 percent.

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#231A21 Color Meaning

Color #231A21 is a very dark, muted blue-gray shade, leaning toward deep navy tones. Color #231A21 psychologically conveys composure, introspection, and mental focus, fostering calm and reflective thinking. Its somber depth encourages thoughtful decision-making and measured responses. Culturally, color #231A21 is used in fashion, interiors, and branding to symbolize stability, authority, and elegance. Spiritually, #231A21 aligns with the third eye chakra, supporting meditation, intuitive awareness, and inner clarity. Feng Shui associates #231A21 with grounding and protective energy, suitable for offices, study areas, or spaces requiring calm and focused thought.

Color Conversion

Convert #231A21 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
#231A21
RGB
rgb(35, 26, 33)
HSL
hsl(313°, 15%, 12%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 6%, 86%)
HSV
hsv(313°, 26%, 14%)
XYZ
1.3370 1.2059 1.6011
Yxy
1.2059 0.3226 0.2910
Hunter Lab
10.9813 0.0195 -0.0093
CIE-Lab
10.6010 6.0403 -3.1352

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Green26 / 255 (10%)
10%
Blue33 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow6 / 100 (6%)
Key (Black)86 / 100 (86%)
86%

Color Variations

#231A21 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

#231A21 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 #231A21 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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#231A21

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

16.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

16.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

16.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #231A21 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

#231A21

protanopia

#1f1f1f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #231A21;

Text Color

color: #231A21;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #231A21;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #231A2140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #231A21;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #231A21 0%, #1a1318 100%);

#231A21 Color FAQs

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