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#232848 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #232848 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#232848 Color Information

#232848 RGB value is (35, 40, 72). The hex color red value is 35, green is 40, and blue is 72. Its HSL format shows a hue of 232°, saturation of 35 percent, and lightness of21 percent. The CMYK process values are 51 percent, 44 percent, 0 percent, 72percent.

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#232848 Color Meaning

color #232848 descends into contemplative depth, cosmic stillness, and intellectual shadow. Color #232848 is not black, nor is #232848 standard navy—#232848’s a near-black violet-blue that absorbs light like deep water. #232848 evokes midnight observatories, encrypted data streams, and the quiet intensity of focused thought. Psychologically, Color #232848 promotes deep concentration by minimizing peripheral distraction. In low-light interfaces (e.g., dark mode apps), #232848 reduces glare while preserving chromatic identity—unlike pure black, which flattens depth. #232848’s favored in coding environments, research dashboards, and meditation apps for its non-intrusive authority. Astronomically, Color #232848 mirrors the actual color of night sky away from light pollution—a rich, star-dusted indigo. #232848 scientific grounding gives #232848 credibility in space tech, astrophysics outreach, and speculative design. #232848 doesn’t romanticize the cosmos; #232848 observes #232848 with precision. Symbolically, Color #232848 represents disciplined mystery. #232848 is the color of questions held in silence, of data waiting to be interpreted. In luxury or tech branding, #232848 conveys exclusivity without arrogance—reserved for those who look deeper. #232848’s not the absence of light; #232848’s the presence of depth.

Color Conversion

Convert #232848 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
#232848
RGB
rgb(35, 40, 72)
HSL
hsl(232°, 35%, 21%)
CMYK
cmyk(51%, 44%, 0%, 72%)
HSV
hsv(232°, 51%, 28%)
XYZ
2.6216 2.3428 6.4449
Yxy
2.3428 0.2298 0.2053
Hunter Lab
15.3062 0.0562 -0.1757
CIE-Lab
17.1922 8.0012 -20.7161

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Green40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue72 / 255 (28%)
28%

CMYK Values

Cyan51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Magenta44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)72 / 100 (72%)
72%

Color Variations

#232848 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

#232848 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 #232848 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+)

14.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

14.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

14.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #232848 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #232848;

Text Color

color: #232848;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #232848;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #23284840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #232848;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #232848 0%, #171a2f 100%);

#232848 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #232848 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.