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#23283A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #23283A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#23283A Color Information

#23283A RGB value is (35, 40, 58). The hex color red value is 35, green is 40, and blue is 58. Its HSL format shows a hue of 227°, saturation of 25 percent, and lightness of18 percent. The CMYK process values are 40 percent, 31 percent, 0 percent, 77percent.

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#23283A Color Meaning

Color #23283A conveys nocturnal depth, cognitive containment, and chromatic restraint. #23283A darker variant of color #23283A is a near-black blue with subtle violet undertones—evoking midnight skies, deep ocean trenches, and ink-washed paper. Unlike true black, #23283A retains chromatic identity; unlike navy, #23283A feels more contemporary. In UX design, #23283A hue is favored in dark-mode interfaces for developers, creatives, and data analysts where reducing glare without sacrificing depth is critical. Psychological studies show #23283A supports prolonged concentration better than pure black by preserving subtle visual hierarchy. Functionally, color #23283A serves as a sophisticated alternative to black in typography, UI shells, and packaging. #23283A 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 #23283A versus standard charcoal. Culturally, color #23283A reflects intelligence that observes. #23283A appears in cybersecurity, astronomy, and speculative design as a symbol of systems that protect through depth. Spiritually, #23283A aligns with the third eye chakra’s discerning mode: vision that filters noise. Designers use color #23283A when they want authority that listens. Its silence is strategic.

Color Conversion

Convert #23283A 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
#23283A
RGB
rgb(35, 40, 58)
HSL
hsl(227°, 25%, 18%)
CMYK
cmyk(40%, 31%, 0%, 77%)
HSV
hsv(227°, 40%, 23%)
XYZ
2.2156 2.1804 4.3071
Yxy
2.1804 0.2546 0.2505
Hunter Lab
14.7662 0.0197 -0.0841
CIE-Lab
16.4068 3.1470 -12.2717

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Green40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue58 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Magenta31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)77 / 100 (77%)
77%

Color Variations

#23283A 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

#23283A 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 #23283A 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+)

14.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

14.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

14.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #23283A 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

#23283A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #23283A;

Text Color

color: #23283A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #23283A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #23283A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #23283A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #23283A 0%, #171a27 100%);

#23283A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #23283A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.