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#242128 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #242128 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#242128 Color Information

#242128 RGB value is (36, 33, 40). The hex color red value is 36, green is 33, and blue is 40. Its HSL format shows a hue of 266°, saturation of 10 percent, and lightness of 14 percent. The CMYK process values are 10 percent, 18 percent, 0 percent, 84 percent.

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#242128 Color Meaning

Color #242128 signals secrecy, control, and contained depth. Unlike pure black, #242128 tone carries a faint warmth that softens its severity. #242128 feels deliberate and introspective rather than cold. Psychologically, color #242128 creates emotional distance and mental privacy. #242128 helps reduce distraction while reinforcing authority and seriousness. As a background color, #242128 absorbs attention and allows other elements to stand out sharply. In cultural and symbolic terms, color #242128 connects to formal attire, night spaces, and intellectual restraint. Spiritually, #242128 represents inner shadow, protected wisdom, and the unseen layers of personal identity.

Color Conversion

Convert #242128 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
#242128
RGB
rgb(36, 33, 40)
HSL
hsl(266°, 10%, 14%)
CMYK
cmyk(10%, 18%, 0%, 84%)
HSV
hsv(266°, 17%, 16%)
XYZ
1.6544 1.6160 2.2322
Yxy
1.6160 0.3007 0.2937
Hunter Lab
12.7122 0.0140 -0.0177
CIE-Lab
13.3272 3.1700 -4.1738

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red36 / 255 (14%)
14%
Green33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue40 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan10 / 100 (10%)
Magenta18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)84 / 100 (84%)
84%

Color Variations

#242128 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

#242128 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 #242128 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+)

15.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #242128 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: #242128;

Text Color

color: #242128;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #242128;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #24212840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #242128;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #242128 0%, #19171c 100%);

#242128 Color FAQs

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