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#232B4C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #232B4C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#232B4C Color Information

#232B4C RGB value is (35, 43, 76). The hex color red value is 35, green is 43, and blue is 76. Its HSL format shows a hue of 228°, saturation of 37 percent, and lightness of22 percent. The CMYK process values are 54 percent, 43 percent, 0 percent, 70percent.

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#232B4C Color Meaning

Color #232B4C descends into contemplative depth, cosmic stillness, and intellectual shadow. Color #232B4C is not black, nor is #232B4C standard navy—#232B4C’s a near-black violet-blue that absorbs light like deep water. #232B4C evokes midnight observatories, encrypted data streams, and the quiet intensity of focused thought. Psychologically, color #232B4C promotes deep concentration by minimizing peripheral distraction. In low-light interfaces (e.g., dark mode apps), #232B4C reduces glare while preserving chromatic identity—unlike pure black, which flattens depth. #232B4C’s favored in coding environments, research dashboards, and meditation apps for its non-intrusive authority. Astronomically, color #232B4C mirrors the actual color of night sky away from light pollution—a rich, star-dusted indigo. #232B4C scientific grounding gives #232B4C credibility in space tech, astrophysics outreach, and speculative design. #232B4C doesn’t romanticize the cosmos; #232B4C observes #232B4C with precision. Symbolically, color #232B4C represents disciplined mystery. #232B4C is the color of questions held in silence, of data waiting to be interpreted. In luxury or tech branding, #232B4C conveys exclusivity without arrogance—reserved for those who look deeper. #232B4C’s not the absence of light; #232B4C’s the presence of depth.

Color Conversion

Convert #232B4C 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
#232B4C
RGB
rgb(35, 43, 76)
HSL
hsl(228°, 37%, 22%)
CMYK
cmyk(54%, 43%, 0%, 70%)
HSV
hsv(228°, 54%, 30%)
XYZ
2.8615 2.6069 7.1898
Yxy
2.6069 0.2261 0.2059
Hunter Lab
16.1459 0.0576 -0.2071
CIE-Lab
18.3952 7.2897 -21.5360

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Green43 / 255 (17%)
17%
Blue76 / 255 (30%)
30%

CMYK Values

Cyan54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Magenta43 / 100 (43%)
43%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)70 / 100 (70%)
70%

Color Variations

#232B4C 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

#232B4C 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 #232B4C 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+)

13.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #232B4C 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: #232B4C;

Text Color

color: #232B4C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #232B4C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #232B4C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #232B4C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #232B4C 0%, #171c32 100%);

#232B4C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #232B4C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.