Color swatch image showing #232831 with RGB(35,40,49) values

#232831 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #232831 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#232831 Color Information

#232831 RGB value is (35, 40, 49). The hex color red value is 35, green is 40, and blue is 49. Its HSL format shows a hue of 219°, saturation of 17 percent, and lightness of 16 percent. The CMYK process values are 29 percent, 18 percent, 0 percent, 81 percent.

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#232831 Color Meaning

Color #232831 conveys introspective depth, measured intellect, and composed neutrality. #232831 dark gray-blue evokes twilight skies and stormy seas. Psychologically, color #232831 enhances reflection, strategic thinking, and emotional restraint. Designers apply #232831 in professional or contemplative schemes. Symbolically, color #232831 represents wisdom, discretion, and thoughtful observation. Cultural meanings tie #232831 to scholarship, maritime tradition, and disciplined creativity. Spiritually, color #232831 embodies thoughtful reflection and balanced perspective.

Color Conversion

Convert #232831 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
#232831
RGB
rgb(35, 40, 49)
HSL
hsl(219°, 17%, 16%)
CMYK
cmyk(29%, 18%, 0%, 81%)
HSV
hsv(219°, 29%, 19%)
XYZ
2.0063 2.0967 3.2047
Yxy
2.0967 0.2745 0.2869
Hunter Lab
14.4800 0.0018 -0.0393
CIE-Lab
15.9865 0.3105 -6.6010

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Green40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue49 / 255 (19%)
19%

CMYK Values

Cyan29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Magenta18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)81 / 100 (81%)
81%

Color Variations

#232831 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

#232831 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 #232831 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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#232831

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

14.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

14.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

14.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #232831 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

#232831

protanopia

#25252f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #232831;

Text Color

color: #232831;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #232831;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #23283140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #232831;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #232831 0%, #171b21 100%);

#232831 Color FAQs

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