#231A27 Color Meaning and Information

#231A27 Color Information

#231A27 RGB value is (35, 26, 39). The hex color red value is 35, green is 26, and blue is 39. Its HSL format shows a hue of 282°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of 13 percent. The CMYK process values are 10 percent, 33 percent, 0 percent, 85 percent.

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#231A27 Color Meaning

Color #231A27 is a very dark, muted blue-gray shade, leaning toward deep navy tones. Color #231A27 psychologically conveys composure, introspection, and mental focus, fostering calm and reflective thinking. Its somber depth encourages thoughtful decision-making and measured responses. Culturally, color #231A27 is used in fashion, interiors, and branding to symbolize stability, authority, and elegance. Spiritually, #231A27 aligns with the third eye chakra, supporting meditation, intuitive awareness, and inner clarity. Feng Shui associates #231A27 with grounding and protective energy, suitable for offices, study areas, or spaces requiring calm and focused thought.

Color Conversion

Convert #231A27 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

#231A27

RGB

rgb(35, 26, 39)

HSL

hsl(282°, 20%, 13%)

CMYK

cmyk(10%, 33%, 0%, 85%)

HSV

hsv(282°, 33%, 15%)

XYZ

1.4287 1.2426 2.0840

Yxy

1.2426 0.3004 0.2613

Hunter Lab

11.1472 0.0257 -0.0240

CIE-Lab

10.8680 7.5878 -7.1745

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red35 / 255 (14%)

14%

Green26 / 255 (10%)

10%

Blue39 / 255 (15%)

15%

CMYK Values

Cyan10 / 100 (10%)

Magenta33 / 100 (33%)

33%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)85 / 100 (85%)

85%

Color Variations

#231A27 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

#231A27 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 #231A27 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#231A27

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

16.82:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

16.82:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

16.82:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #231A27 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

#231A27

protanopia

#1f1f24

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #231A27;

Text Color

color: #231A27;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #231A27;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #231A2740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #231A27;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #231A27 0%, #1a131d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #231A27 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.