#242132 Color Meaning and Information

#242132 Color Information

#242132 RGB value is (36, 33, 50). The hex color red value is 36, green is 33, and blue is 50. Its HSL format shows a hue of 251°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of 16 percent. The CMYK process values are 28 percent, 34 percent, 0 percent, 80 percent.

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#242132 Color Meaning

Color #242132 conveys introspective depth, measured intellect, and composed neutrality. #242132 dark gray-blue evokes twilight skies and stormy seas. Psychologically, color #242132 enhances reflection, strategic thinking, and emotional restraint. Designers apply #242132 in professional or contemplative schemes. Symbolically, color #242132 represents wisdom, discretion, and thoughtful observation. Cultural meanings tie #242132 to scholarship, maritime tradition, and disciplined creativity. Spiritually, color #242132 embodies thoughtful reflection and balanced perspective.

Color Conversion

Convert #242132 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

#242132

RGB

rgb(36, 33, 50)

HSL

hsl(251°, 20%, 16%)

CMYK

cmyk(28%, 34%, 0%, 80%)

HSV

hsv(251°, 34%, 20%)

XYZ

1.8471 1.6931 3.2471

Yxy

1.6931 0.2721 0.2495

Hunter Lab

13.0119 0.0288 -0.0538

CIE-Lab

13.7863 6.0389 -10.6655

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red36 / 255 (14%)

14%

Green33 / 255 (13%)

13%

Blue50 / 255 (20%)

20%

CMYK Values

Cyan28 / 100 (28%)

28%

Magenta34 / 100 (34%)

34%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)80 / 100 (80%)

80%

Color Variations

#242132 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

#242132 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 #242132 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#242132

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.69:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.69:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.69:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #242132 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

#242132

protanopia

#23232e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #242132;

Text Color

color: #242132;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #242132;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #24213240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #242132;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #242132 0%, #181622 100%);

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