Color swatch image showing #24212D with RGB(36,33,45) values

#24212D Color Meaning and Information

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

#24212D Color Information

#24212D RGB value is (36, 33, 45). The hex color red value is 36, green is 33, and blue is 45. Its HSL format shows a hue of 255°, saturation of 15 percent, and lightness of 15 percent. The CMYK process values are 20 percent, 27 percent, 0 percent, 82 percent.

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#24212D Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #24212D 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
#24212D
RGB
rgb(36, 33, 45)
HSL
hsl(255°, 15%, 15%)
CMYK
cmyk(20%, 27%, 0%, 82%)
HSV
hsv(255°, 27%, 18%)
XYZ
1.7451 1.6522 2.7096
Yxy
1.6522 0.2858 0.2705
Hunter Lab
12.8538 0.0209 -0.0345
CIE-Lab
13.5449 4.5562 -7.4511

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red36 / 255 (14%)
14%
Green33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue45 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

Cyan20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)82 / 100 (82%)
82%

Color Variations

#24212D 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

#24212D 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 #24212D 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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#24212D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #24212D 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

#24212D

protanopia

#23232a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #24212D;

Text Color

color: #24212D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #24212D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #24212D40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

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

#24212D Color FAQs

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