Color swatch image showing #232B39 with RGB(35,43,57) values
Color swatch image showing #232B39 with RGB(35,43,57) values

#232B39 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #232B39 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#232B39 Color Information

#232B39 RGB value is (35, 43, 57). The hex color red value is 35, green is 43, and blue is 57. Its HSL format shows a hue of 218°, saturation of 24 percent, and lightness of 18 percent. The CMYK process values are 39 percent, 25 percent, 0 percent, 78 percent.

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#232B39 Color Meaning

Color #232B39 conveys quiet strength, grounded reflection, and composed stability. #232B39 muted teal evokes deep forests and shaded riverbanks. Psychologically, color #232B39 enhances calm decision-making, focus, and emotional balance. Designers often use #232B39 in professional and contemplative layouts. Symbolically, color #232B39 represents steady growth, resilience, and structured insight. Cultural associations link #232B39 to disciplined work and natural harmony. Spiritually, color #232B39 embodies centered awareness and enduring calm.

Color Conversion

Convert #232B39 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
#232B39
RGB
rgb(35, 43, 57)
HSL
hsl(218°, 24%, 18%)
CMYK
cmyk(39%, 25%, 0%, 78%)
HSV
hsv(218°, 39%, 22%)
XYZ
2.2955 2.3805 4.2094
Yxy
2.3805 0.2583 0.2679
Hunter Lab
15.4289 0.0047 -0.0736
CIE-Lab
17.3693 0.6949 -10.0932

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Green43 / 255 (17%)
17%
Blue57 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)78 / 100 (78%)
78%

Color Variations

#232B39 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

#232B39 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 #232B39 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.

#FFFFFF
#232B39

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

14.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

14.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

14.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #232B39 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

#232B39

protanopia

#262736

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #232B39;

Text Color

color: #232B39;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #232B39;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #232B3940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #232B39;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #232B39 0%, #171d26 100%);

#232B39 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #232B39 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.