#2A342C Color Meaning and Information

#2A342C Color Information

#2A342C RGB value is (42, 52, 44). The hex color red value is 42, green is 52, and blue is 44. Its HSL format shows a hue of 132°, saturation of 11 percent, and lightness of 18 percent. The CMYK process values are 19 percent, 0 percent, 15 percent, 80 percent.

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#2A342C Color Meaning

Color #2A342C represents strength, confidence, and grounded authority. In color psychology, #2A342C encourages composure, deliberate decision making, and reflective focus. Across cultures and history, color #2A342C appears in fashion, protective gear, and cultural symbolism, reflecting resilience, independence, and stylistic presence. From a spiritual perspective, color #2A342C embodies disciplined energy, protective awareness, and grounded self-expression. #2A342C promotes intentional action and measured engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert #2A342C 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

#2A342C

RGB

rgb(42, 52, 44)

HSL

hsl(132°, 11%, 18%)

CMYK

cmyk(19%, 0%, 15%, 80%)

HSV

hsv(132°, 19%, 20%)

XYZ

2.6375 3.1301 2.8480

Yxy

3.1301 0.3061 0.3633

Hunter Lab

17.6921 -0.0555 0.0292

CIE-Lab

20.5575 -6.2009 3.6614

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red42 / 255 (16%)

16%

Green52 / 255 (20%)

20%

Blue44 / 255 (17%)

17%

CMYK Values

Cyan19 / 100 (19%)

19%

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Key (Black)80 / 100 (80%)

80%

Color Variations

#2A342C 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

#2A342C 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 #2A342C 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:#2A342C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

12.92:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

12.92:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.92:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #2A342C 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

#2A342C

protanopia

#2e2e2e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2A342C;

Text Color

color: #2A342C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2A342C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2A342C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2A342C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2A342C 0%, #1b221d 100%);

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