Color swatch image showing #232B1B with RGB(35,43,27) values
Color swatch image showing #232B1B with RGB(35,43,27) values

#232B1B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #232B1B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#232B1B Color Information

#232B1B RGB value is (35, 43, 27). The hex color red value is 35, green is 43, and blue is 27. Its HSL format shows a hue of 90°, saturation of 23 percent, and lightness of 14 percent. The CMYK process values are 19 percent, 0 percent, 37 percent, 83 percent.

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#232B1B Color Meaning

Color #232B1B disappears into the shadows with purpose. #232B1B near-black brown-green—darker than charcoal in some lights—was engineered for total concealment in low-canopy forests and nighttime operations. Color #232B1B doesn’t merely blend; #232B1B erases. #232B1B is the color of unseen readiness, silent observation, and tactical patience. In visual design, color #232B1B functions as a warm alternative to true black, reducing screen harshness while maintaining depth. Unlike cool blacks that feel digital or sterile, color #232B1B carries organic memory—like soil-packed canvas or oil-stained leather. Designers use color #232B1B in night-mode interfaces, survival gear branding, and minimalist fashion where presence must be felt, not seen. Historically rooted in WWII-era field uniforms, color #232B1B now signals anti-consumerist durability in outdoor and military-inspired apparel. Paired with bone white or rust accents, #232B1B creates palettes that feel excavated, not designed. Color #232B1B rejects spectacle entirely—#232B1B is the color of preparedness without announcement, existing not to be admired, but to endure.

Color Conversion

Convert #232B1B 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
#232B1B
RGB
rgb(35, 43, 27)
HSL
hsl(90°, 23%, 14%)
CMYK
cmyk(19%, 0%, 37%, 83%)
HSV
hsv(90°, 37%, 17%)
XYZ
1.7548 2.1642 1.3622
Yxy
2.1642 0.3323 0.4098
Hunter Lab
14.7112 -0.0413 0.0431
CIE-Lab
16.3264 -7.1872 9.3067

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Green43 / 255 (17%)
17%
Blue27 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Key (Black)83 / 100 (83%)
83%

Color Variations

#232B1B 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

#232B1B 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 #232B1B 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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#232B1B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

14.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

14.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

14.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #232B1B 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

#232B1B

protanopia

#26271f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #232B1B;

Text Color

color: #232B1B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #232B1B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #232B1B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #232B1B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #232B1B 0%, #191f13 100%);

#232B1B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #232B1B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.