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#232837 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #232837 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#232837 Color Information

#232837 RGB value is (35, 40, 55). The hex color red value is 35, green is 40, and blue is 55. Its HSL format shows a hue of 225°, saturation of 22 percent, and lightness of18 percent. The CMYK process values are 36 percent, 27 percent, 0 percent, 78percent.

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#232837 Color Meaning

Color #232837 conveys nocturnal depth, cognitive containment, and chromatic restraint. #232837 darker variant of color #232837 is a near-black blue with subtle violet undertones—evoking midnight skies, deep ocean trenches, and ink-washed paper. Unlike true black, #232837 retains chromatic identity; unlike navy, #232837 feels more contemporary. In UX design, #232837 hue is favored in dark-mode interfaces for developers, creatives, and data analysts where reducing glare without sacrificing depth is critical. Psychological studies show #232837 supports prolonged concentration better than pure black by preserving subtle visual hierarchy. Functionally, color #232837 serves as a sophisticated alternative to black in typography, UI shells, and packaging. #232837 pairs beautifully with electric accents like cyan or lime, creating high-contrast palettes that feel modern and intentional. Print reproduction is excellent on matte finishes, where its depth enhances perceived luxury. Consumer testing reveals higher trust in tech and finance brands using color #232837 versus standard charcoal. Culturally, color #232837 reflects intelligence that observes. #232837 appears in cybersecurity, astronomy, and speculative design as a symbol of systems that protect through depth. Spiritually, #232837 aligns with the third eye chakra’s discerning mode: vision that filters noise. Designers use color #232837 when they want authority that listens. Its silence is strategic.

Color Conversion

Convert #232837 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
#232837
RGB
rgb(35, 40, 55)
HSL
hsl(225°, 22%, 18%)
CMYK
cmyk(36%, 27%, 0%, 78%)
HSV
hsv(225°, 36%, 22%)
XYZ
2.1415 2.1507 3.9167
Yxy
2.1507 0.2609 0.2620
Hunter Lab
14.6653 0.0133 -0.0681
CIE-Lab
16.2592 2.1720 -10.4018

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Green40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue55 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)78 / 100 (78%)
78%

Color Variations

#232837 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

#232837 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 #232837 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+)

14.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

14.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

14.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #232837 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

#232837

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #232837;

Text Color

color: #232837;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #232837;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #23283740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #232837;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #232837 0%, #181b26 100%);

#232837 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #232837 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.