Color swatch image showing #232820 with RGB(35,40,32) values

#232820 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #232820 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#232820 Color Information

#232820 RGB value is (35, 40, 32). The hex color red value is 35, green is 40, and blue is 32. Its HSL format shows a hue of 97°, saturation of 11 percent, and lightness of 14 percent. The CMYK process values are 13 percent, 0 percent, 20 percent, 84 percent.

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#232820 Color Meaning

Color #232820 conveys earthy strength, introspective depth, and disciplined energy. In color psychology, #232820 encourages focus, emotional steadiness, and thoughtful observation. In cultures and history, color #232820 appears in traditional architecture, natural dyes, and craftwork, symbolizing resilience, groundedness, and understated authority. From a spiritual perspective, color #232820 embodies rooted awareness, measured action, and patient reflection. #232820 supports mindful engagement and disciplined presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #232820 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
#232820
RGB
rgb(35, 40, 32)
HSL
hsl(97°, 11%, 14%)
CMYK
cmyk(13%, 0%, 20%, 84%)
HSV
hsv(97°, 20%, 16%)
XYZ
1.7126 1.9792 1.6583
Yxy
1.9792 0.3201 0.3699
Hunter Lab
14.0684 -0.0220 0.0206
CIE-Lab
15.3777 -4.1657 4.5247

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Green40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue32 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Key (Black)84 / 100 (84%)
84%

Color Variations

#232820 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

#232820 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 #232820 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #232820 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #232820;

Text Color

color: #232820;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #232820;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #23282040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #232820;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #232820 0%, #191c16 100%);

#232820 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #232820 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.