Color swatch image showing #231A35 with RGB(35,26,53) values
Color swatch image showing #231A35 with RGB(35,26,53) values

#231A35 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #231A35 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#231A35 Color Information

#231A35 RGB value is (35, 26, 53). The hex color red value is 35, green is 26, and blue is 53. Its HSL format shows a hue of 260°, saturation of 34 percent, and lightness of 15 percent. The CMYK process values are 34 percent, 51 percent, 0 percent, 79 percent.

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#231A35 Color Meaning

Color #231A35 signifies intellectual depth, reflective calm, and composed authority. #231A35 very dark, almost navy color #231A35 mirrors twilight skies and contemplative waters. Psychologically, #231A35 supports concentration, disciplined thinking, and emotional steadiness, promoting measured analysis and strategic focus. Culturally, color #231A35 appears in formal design, institutional branding, and classic textiles, representing dignity, trustworthiness, and sophistication. Spiritually, #231A35 channels introspection, wisdom, and deep mental clarity, fostering thoughtful awareness and inner composure. Its profound tone supports reflective and authoritative presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #231A35 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
#231A35
RGB
rgb(35, 26, 53)
HSL
hsl(260°, 34%, 15%)
CMYK
cmyk(34%, 51%, 0%, 79%)
HSV
hsv(260°, 51%, 21%)
XYZ
1.7051 1.3532 3.5395
Yxy
1.3532 0.2584 0.2051
Hunter Lab
11.6327 0.0453 -0.0708
CIE-Lab
11.6423 11.7433 -16.1706

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Green26 / 255 (10%)
10%
Blue53 / 255 (21%)
21%

CMYK Values

Cyan34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Magenta51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)79 / 100 (79%)
79%

Color Variations

#231A35 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

#231A35 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 #231A35 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
#231A35

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

16.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

16.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

16.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #231A35 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

#231A35

protanopia

#1f1f2e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #231A35;

Text Color

color: #231A35;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #231A35;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #231A3540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #231A35;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #231A35 0%, #181224 100%);

#231A35 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #231A35 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.