#231A32 Color Meaning and Information

#231A32 Color Information

#231A32 RGB value is (35, 26, 50). The hex color red value is 35, green is 26, and blue is 50. Its HSL format shows a hue of 263°, saturation of 32 percent, and lightness of 15 percent. The CMYK process values are 30 percent, 48 percent, 0 percent, 80 percent.

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#231A32 Color Meaning

Color #231A32 signifies intellectual depth, reflective calm, and composed authority. #231A32 very dark, almost navy color #231A32 mirrors twilight skies and contemplative waters. Psychologically, #231A32 supports concentration, disciplined thinking, and emotional steadiness, promoting measured analysis and strategic focus. Culturally, color #231A32 appears in formal design, institutional branding, and classic textiles, representing dignity, trustworthiness, and sophistication. Spiritually, #231A32 channels introspection, wisdom, and deep mental clarity, fostering thoughtful awareness and inner composure. Its profound tone supports reflective and authoritative presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #231A32 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

#231A32

RGB

rgb(35, 26, 50)

HSL

hsl(263°, 32%, 15%)

CMYK

cmyk(30%, 48%, 0%, 80%)

HSV

hsv(263°, 48%, 20%)

XYZ

1.6383 1.3264 3.1873

Yxy

1.3264 0.2663 0.2156

Hunter Lab

11.5169 0.0404 -0.0592

CIE-Lab

11.4589 10.7996 -14.2953

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red35 / 255 (14%)

14%

Green26 / 255 (10%)

10%

Blue50 / 255 (20%)

20%

CMYK Values

Cyan30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Magenta48 / 100 (48%)

48%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)80 / 100 (80%)

80%

Color Variations

#231A32 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

#231A32 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 #231A32 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:#231A32

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

16.60:1

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✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

16.60:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

16.60:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #231A32 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

#231A32

protanopia

#1f1f2c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #231A32;

Text Color

color: #231A32;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #231A32;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #231A3240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #231A32;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #231A32 0%, #191223 100%);

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Find out the colors closely related to #231A32 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.