#231A38 Color Meaning and Information

#231A38 Color Information

#231A38 RGB value is (35, 26, 56). The hex color red value is 35, green is 26, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 258°, saturation of 37 percent, and lightness of16 percent. The CMYK process values are 38 percent, 54 percent, 0 percent, 78percent.

#231A38

rgb(35, 26, 56)

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#231A38 Color Meaning

Color #231A38 signifies intellectual depth, reflective calm, and composed authority. #231A38 very dark, almost navy color #231A38 mirrors twilight skies and contemplative waters. Psychologically, #231A38 supports concentration, disciplined thinking, and emotional steadiness, promoting measured analysis and strategic focus. Culturally, color #231A38 appears in formal design, institutional branding, and classic textiles, representing dignity, trustworthiness, and sophistication. Spiritually, #231A38 channels introspection, wisdom, and deep mental clarity, fostering thoughtful awareness and inner composure. Its profound tone supports reflective and authoritative presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #231A38 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

#231A38

RGB

rgb(35, 26, 56)

HSL

hsl(258°, 37%, 16%)

CMYK

cmyk(38%, 54%, 0%, 78%)

HSV

hsv(258°, 54%, 22%)

XYZ

1.7763 1.3816 3.9144

Yxy

1.3816 0.2512 0.1954

Hunter Lab

11.7541 0.0506 -0.0835

CIE-Lab

11.8349 12.7104 -18.0173

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red35 / 255 (14%)

14%

Green26 / 255 (10%)

10%

Blue56 / 255 (22%)

22%

CMYK Values

Cyan38 / 100 (38%)

38%

Magenta54 / 100 (54%)

54%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)78 / 100 (78%)

78%

Color Variations

#231A38 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

#231A38 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 #231A38 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:#231A38

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

16.45:1

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✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

16.45:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

16.45:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #231A38 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

#231A38

protanopia

#1f1f31

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #231A38;

Text Color

color: #231A38;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #231A38;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #231A3840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #231A38;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #231A38 0%, #181226 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #231A38 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.