Color swatch image showing #24212A with RGB(36,33,42) values

#24212A Color Meaning and Information

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

#24212A Color Information

#24212A RGB value is (36, 33, 42). The hex color red value is 36, green is 33, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 260°, saturation of 12 percent, and lightness of 15 percent. The CMYK process values are 14 percent, 21 percent, 0 percent, 84 percent.

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#24212A Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #24212A 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
#24212A
RGB
rgb(36, 33, 42)
HSL
hsl(260°, 12%, 15%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 21%, 0%, 84%)
HSV
hsv(260°, 21%, 16%)
XYZ
1.6893 1.6299 2.4161
Yxy
1.6299 0.2945 0.2842
Hunter Lab
12.7668 0.0166 -0.0241
CIE-Lab
13.4114 3.7121 -5.4919

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red36 / 255 (14%)
14%
Green33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue42 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Magenta21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)84 / 100 (84%)
84%

Color Variations

#24212A 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

#24212A 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 #24212A 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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#24212A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.84:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #24212A 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

#24212A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #24212A;

Text Color

color: #24212A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #24212A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #24212A40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #24212A 0%, #1a171e 100%);

#24212A Color FAQs

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