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#231A23 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #231A23 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#231A23 Color Information

#231A23 RGB value is (35, 26, 35). The hex color red value is 35, green is 26, and blue is 35. Its HSL format shows a hue of 300°, saturation of 15 percent, and lightness of 12 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 26 percent, 0 percent, 86 percent.

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#231A23 Color Meaning

Color #231A23 is a very dark, muted blue-gray shade, leaning toward deep navy tones. Color #231A23 psychologically conveys composure, introspection, and mental focus, fostering calm and reflective thinking. Its somber depth encourages thoughtful decision-making and measured responses. Culturally, color #231A23 is used in fashion, interiors, and branding to symbolize stability, authority, and elegance. Spiritually, #231A23 aligns with the third eye chakra, supporting meditation, intuitive awareness, and inner clarity. Feng Shui associates #231A23 with grounding and protective energy, suitable for offices, study areas, or spaces requiring calm and focused thought.

Color Conversion

Convert #231A23 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
#231A23
RGB
rgb(35, 26, 35)
HSL
hsl(300°, 15%, 12%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 0%, 86%)
HSV
hsv(300°, 26%, 14%)
XYZ
1.3659 1.2175 1.7531
Yxy
1.2175 0.3150 0.2808
Hunter Lab
11.0340 0.0214 -0.0139
CIE-Lab
10.6856 6.5378 -4.4929

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Green26 / 255 (10%)
10%
Blue35 / 255 (14%)
14%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)86 / 100 (86%)
86%

Color Variations

#231A23 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

#231A23 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 #231A23 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

16.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

16.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

16.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #231A23 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

#231A23

protanopia

#1f1f21

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #231A23;

Text Color

color: #231A23;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #231A23;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #231A2340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #231A23;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #231A23 0%, #1a131a 100%);

#231A23 Color FAQs

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