Color swatch image showing #232822 with RGB(35,40,34) values

#232822 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #232822 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#232822 Color Information

#232822 RGB value is (35, 40, 34). The hex color red value is 35, green is 40, and blue is 34. Its HSL format shows a hue of 110°, saturation of 8 percent, and lightness of 15 percent. The CMYK process values are 13 percent, 0 percent, 15 percent, 84 percent.

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#232822 Color Meaning

Color #232822 conveys earthy strength, introspective depth, and disciplined energy. In color psychology, #232822 encourages focus, emotional steadiness, and thoughtful observation. In cultures and history, color #232822 appears in traditional architecture, natural dyes, and craftwork, symbolizing resilience, groundedness, and understated authority. From a spiritual perspective, color #232822 embodies rooted awareness, measured action, and patient reflection. #232822 supports mindful engagement and disciplined presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #232822 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
#232822
RGB
rgb(35, 40, 34)
HSL
hsl(110°, 8%, 15%)
CMYK
cmyk(13%, 0%, 15%, 84%)
HSV
hsv(110°, 15%, 16%)
XYZ
1.7407 1.9904 1.8058
Yxy
1.9904 0.3144 0.3595
Hunter Lab
14.1082 -0.0198 0.0150
CIE-Lab
15.4368 -3.7095 3.1977

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Green40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue34 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Key (Black)84 / 100 (84%)
84%

Color Variations

#232822 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

#232822 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 #232822 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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#232822

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #232822 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

#232822

protanopia

#252523

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #232822;

Text Color

color: #232822;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #232822;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #23282240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #232822;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #232822 0%, #191d19 100%);

#232822 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #232822 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.