Color swatch image showing #232827 with RGB(35,40,39) values

#232827 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #232827 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#232827 Color Information

#232827 RGB value is (35, 40, 39). The hex color red value is 35, green is 40, and blue is 39. Its HSL format shows a hue of 168°, saturation of 7 percent, and lightness of 15 percent. The CMYK process values are 13 percent, 0 percent, 2 percent, 84 percent.

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#232827 Color Meaning

Color #232827 conveys neutrality, composure, and reflective stability. In color psychology, #232827 encourages focus, careful decision making, and measured emotional engagement. In cultures and history, color #232827 appears in industrial design, architecture, and traditional art, representing balance, sophistication, and resilience. From a spiritual perspective, color #232827 embodies calm awareness, steady presence, and disciplined reflection. #232827 supports thoughtful action and conscious observation.

Color Conversion

Convert #232827 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
#232827
RGB
rgb(35, 40, 39)
HSL
hsl(168°, 7%, 15%)
CMYK
cmyk(13%, 0%, 2%, 84%)
HSV
hsv(168°, 12%, 16%)
XYZ
1.8181 2.0214 2.2138
Yxy
2.0214 0.3003 0.3339
Hunter Lab
14.2176 -0.0136 -0.0005
CIE-Lab
15.5991 -2.4821 -0.1058

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Green40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue39 / 255 (15%)
15%

CMYK Values

Cyan13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow2 / 100 (2%)
Key (Black)84 / 100 (84%)
84%

Color Variations

#232827 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

#232827 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 #232827 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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#232827

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

14.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

14.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

14.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #232827 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

#232827

protanopia

#252527

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #232827;

Text Color

color: #232827;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #232827;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #23282740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #232827;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #232827 0%, #191d1c 100%);

#232827 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #232827 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.