Color swatch image showing #231A33 with RGB(35,26,51) values
Color swatch image showing #231A33 with RGB(35,26,51) values

#231A33 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #231A33 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#231A33 Color Information

#231A33 RGB value is (35, 26, 51). The hex color red value is 35, green is 26, and blue is 51. Its HSL format shows a hue of 262°, saturation of 32 percent, and lightness of 15 percent. The CMYK process values are 31 percent, 49 percent, 0 percent, 80 percent.

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#231A33 Color Meaning

Color #231A33 signifies intellectual depth, reflective calm, and composed authority. #231A33 very dark, almost navy color #231A33 mirrors twilight skies and contemplative waters. Psychologically, #231A33 supports concentration, disciplined thinking, and emotional steadiness, promoting measured analysis and strategic focus. Culturally, color #231A33 appears in formal design, institutional branding, and classic textiles, representing dignity, trustworthiness, and sophistication. Spiritually, #231A33 channels introspection, wisdom, and deep mental clarity, fostering thoughtful awareness and inner composure. Its profound tone supports reflective and authoritative presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #231A33 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
#231A33
RGB
rgb(35, 26, 51)
HSL
hsl(262°, 32%, 15%)
CMYK
cmyk(31%, 49%, 0%, 80%)
HSV
hsv(262°, 49%, 20%)
XYZ
1.6601 1.3351 3.3022
Yxy
1.3351 0.2636 0.2120
Hunter Lab
11.5547 0.0420 -0.0630
CIE-Lab
11.5190 11.1114 -14.9236

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Green26 / 255 (10%)
10%
Blue51 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Magenta49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)80 / 100 (80%)
80%

Color Variations

#231A33 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

#231A33 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 #231A33 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.

#FFFFFF
#231A33

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

16.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

16.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

16.57:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #231A33 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

#231A33

protanopia

#1f1f2d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #231A33;

Text Color

color: #231A33;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #231A33;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #231A3340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #231A33;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #231A33 0%, #181223 100%);

#231A33 Color FAQs

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