Color swatch image showing #24212B with RGB(36,33,43) values

#24212B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #24212B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#24212B Color Information

#24212B RGB value is (36, 33, 43). The hex color red value is 36, green is 33, and blue is 43. Its HSL format shows a hue of 258°, saturation of 13 percent, and lightness of 15 percent. The CMYK process values are 16 percent, 23 percent, 0 percent, 83 percent.

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#24212B Color Meaning

Color #24212B conveys introspective depth, measured intellect, and composed neutrality. #24212B dark gray-blue evokes twilight skies and stormy seas. Psychologically, color #24212B enhances reflection, strategic thinking, and emotional restraint. Designers apply #24212B in professional or contemplative schemes. Symbolically, color #24212B represents wisdom, discretion, and thoughtful observation. Cultural meanings tie #24212B to scholarship, maritime tradition, and disciplined creativity. Spiritually, color #24212B embodies thoughtful reflection and balanced perspective.

Color Conversion

Convert #24212B 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
#24212B
RGB
rgb(36, 33, 43)
HSL
hsl(258°, 13%, 15%)
CMYK
cmyk(16%, 23%, 0%, 83%)
HSV
hsv(258°, 23%, 17%)
XYZ
1.7075 1.6372 2.5115
Yxy
1.6372 0.2916 0.2796
Hunter Lab
12.7953 0.0180 -0.0275
CIE-Lab
13.4550 3.9894 -6.1474

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red36 / 255 (14%)
14%
Green33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue43 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Magenta23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)83 / 100 (83%)
83%

Color Variations

#24212B 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

#24212B 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 #24212B 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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#24212B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #24212B 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

#24212B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #24212B;

Text Color

color: #24212B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #24212B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #24212B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #24212B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #24212B 0%, #19171e 100%);

#24212B Color FAQs

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