#231A3E Color Information
#231A3E RGB value is (35, 26, 62). The hex color red value is 35, green is 26, and blue is 62. Its HSL format shows a hue of 255°, saturation of 41 percent, and lightness of17 percent. The CMYK process values are 44 percent, 58 percent, 0 percent, 76percent.
#231A3E Color Meaning
Color #231A3E conveys nocturnal depth, cognitive containment, and chromatic restraint. #231A3E darker variant of color #231A3E is a near-black blue with subtle violet undertones—evoking midnight skies, deep ocean trenches, and ink-washed paper. Unlike true black, #231A3E retains chromatic identity; unlike navy, #231A3E feels more contemporary. In UX design, #231A3E hue is favored in dark-mode interfaces for developers, creatives, and data analysts where reducing glare without sacrificing depth is critical. Psychological studies show #231A3E supports prolonged concentration better than pure black by preserving subtle visual hierarchy. Functionally, color #231A3E serves as a sophisticated alternative to black in typography, UI shells, and packaging. #231A3E pairs beautifully with electric accents like cyan or lime, creating high-contrast palettes that feel modern and intentional. Print reproduction is excellent on matte finishes, where its depth enhances perceived luxury. Consumer testing reveals higher trust in tech and finance brands using color #231A3E versus standard charcoal. Culturally, color #231A3E reflects intelligence that observes. #231A3E appears in cybersecurity, astronomy, and speculative design as a symbol of systems that protect through depth. Spiritually, #231A3E aligns with the third eye chakra’s discerning mode: vision that filters noise. Designers use color #231A3E when they want authority that listens. Its silence is strategic.
Color Conversion
Convert #231A3E 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.
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Color Variations
#231A3E 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
#231A3E 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 #231A3E 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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Color Blindness Simulator
See how #231A3E 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.
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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#231A3E Color FAQs
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