Black Grey (#23282B) Color Meaning and Information

Black Grey (#23282B) Color Information

Black Grey (#23282B) RGB value is (35, 40, 43). The hex color red value is 35, green is 40, and blue is 43. Its HSL format shows a hue of 203°, saturation of 10 percent, and lightness of 15 percent. The CMYK process values are 19 percent, 7 percent, 0 percent, 83 percent.

Black Grey

#23282B

rgb(35, 40, 43)

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Black Grey (#23282B) Color Meaning

Black Grey (#23282B) conveys neutrality, composure, and reflective stability. In color psychology, it encourages focus, careful decision making, and measured emotional engagement. In cultures and history, Black Grey (#23282B) appears in industrial design, architecture, and traditional art, representing balance, sophistication, and resilience. From a spiritual perspective, Black Grey (#23282B) embodies calm awareness, steady presence, and disciplined reflection. It supports thoughtful action and conscious observation.

Color Conversion

Convert Black Grey (#23282B) 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

#23282B

RGB

rgb(35, 40, 43)

HSL

hsl(203°, 10%, 15%)

CMYK

cmyk(19%, 7%, 0%, 83%)

HSV

hsv(203°, 19%, 17%)

XYZ

1.8880 2.0493 2.5816

Yxy

2.0493 0.2896 0.3144

Hunter Lab

14.3154 -0.0080 -0.0148

CIE-Lab

15.7440 -1.4160 -2.7252

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red35 / 255 (14%)

14%

Green40 / 255 (16%)

16%

Blue43 / 255 (17%)

17%

CMYK Values

Cyan19 / 100 (19%)

19%

Magenta7 / 100 (7%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)83 / 100 (83%)

83%

Color Variations

Black Grey (#23282B) 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

Black Grey (#23282B) 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 Black Grey (#23282B) 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#23282B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

14.90:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

14.90:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

14.90:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #23282B 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

Black Grey (#23282B)

protanopia

#25252a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #23282B;

Text Color

color: #23282B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #23282B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #23282B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #23282B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #23282B 0%, #181b1d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Black Grey (#23282B) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.