#2A343A Color Meaning and Information

#2A343A Color Information

#2A343A RGB value is (42, 52, 58). The hex color red value is 42, green is 52, and blue is 58. Its HSL format shows a hue of 203°, saturation of 16 percent, and lightness of 20 percent. The CMYK process values are 28 percent, 10 percent, 0 percent, 77 percent.

#2A343A

rgb(42, 52, 58)

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#2A343A Color Meaning

Color #2A343A conveys controlled strength, industrial sophistication, and composed authority. #2A343A dark gray-blue evokes metal surfaces and urban structures. Psychologically, color #2A343A enhances focus, strategic thought, and disciplined reflection. Designers often use #2A343A for professional or contemporary layouts. Symbolically, color #2A343A represents resilience, precision, and structured power. Cultural references tie #2A343A to machinery, industry, and technological advancement. Spiritually, color #2A343A embodies disciplined mindfulness and composed presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #2A343A 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

#2A343A

RGB

rgb(42, 52, 58)

HSL

hsl(203°, 16%, 20%)

CMYK

cmyk(28%, 10%, 0%, 77%)

HSV

hsv(203°, 28%, 23%)

XYZ

2.9466 3.2537 4.4757

Yxy

3.2537 0.2760 0.3048

Hunter Lab

18.0380 -0.0245 -0.0496

CIE-Lab

21.0326 -2.5525 -5.1742

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red42 / 255 (16%)

16%

Green52 / 255 (20%)

20%

Blue58 / 255 (23%)

23%

CMYK Values

Cyan28 / 100 (28%)

28%

Magenta10 / 100 (10%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)77 / 100 (77%)

77%

Color Variations

#2A343A 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

#2A343A 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 #2A343A 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:#2A343A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

12.72:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

12.72:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.72:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #2A343A 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

#2A343A

protanopia

#2e2e39

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2A343A;

Text Color

color: #2A343A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2A343A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2A343A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2A343A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2A343A 0%, #1c2327 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #2A343A in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.