Color swatch image showing #242133 with RGB(36,33,51) values

#242133 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #242133 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#242133 Color Information

#242133 RGB value is (36, 33, 51). The hex color red value is 36, green is 33, and blue is 51. Its HSL format shows a hue of 250°, saturation of 21 percent, and lightness of 16 percent. The CMYK process values are 29 percent, 35 percent, 0 percent, 80 percent.

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#242133 Color Meaning

Color #242133 conveys introspective depth, measured intellect, and composed neutrality. #242133 dark gray-blue evokes twilight skies and stormy seas. Psychologically, color #242133 enhances reflection, strategic thinking, and emotional restraint. Designers apply #242133 in professional or contemplative schemes. Symbolically, color #242133 represents wisdom, discretion, and thoughtful observation. Cultural meanings tie #242133 to scholarship, maritime tradition, and disciplined creativity. Spiritually, color #242133 embodies thoughtful reflection and balanced perspective.

Color Conversion

Convert #242133 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
#242133
RGB
rgb(36, 33, 51)
HSL
hsl(250°, 21%, 16%)
CMYK
cmyk(29%, 35%, 0%, 80%)
HSV
hsv(250°, 35%, 20%)
XYZ
1.8690 1.7018 3.3619
Yxy
1.7018 0.2696 0.2455
Hunter Lab
13.0453 0.0305 -0.0580
CIE-Lab
13.8374 6.3459 -11.3004

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red36 / 255 (14%)
14%
Green33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue51 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Magenta35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)80 / 100 (80%)
80%

Color Variations

#242133 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

#242133 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 #242133 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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#242133

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #242133 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

#242133

protanopia

#23232f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #242133;

Text Color

color: #242133;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #242133;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #24213340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #242133;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #242133 0%, #181622 100%);

#242133 Color FAQs

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