No image schema for dynamic color

#453242 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #453242 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#453242 Color Information

#453242 RGB value is (69, 50, 66). The hex color red value is 69, green is 50, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 309°, saturation of 16 percent, and lightness of23 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 28 percent, 4 percent, 73percent.

#453242
rgb(69, 50, 66)
ColorMean
Share

#453242 Color Meaning

color #453242 conveys grounded stability, practical calm, and muted strength. #453242 deep gray-brown evokes aged wood and natural stone. Psychologically, Color #453242 promotes focus, measured thinking, and emotional steadiness. Designers often use #453242 for earthy, naturalistic, or rustic layouts. Symbolically, Color #453242 represents resilience, durability, and balanced grounding. Cultural references tie #453242 to heritage, craftsmanship, and rural life. Spiritually, Color #453242 embodies enduring presence and mindful rootedness.

Color Conversion

Convert #453242 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
#453242
RGB
rgb(69, 50, 66)
HSL
hsl(309°, 16%, 23%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 28%, 4%, 73%)
HSV
hsv(309°, 28%, 27%)
XYZ
4.5782 3.9398 5.6734
Yxy
3.9398 0.3226 0.2776
Hunter Lab
19.8489 0.1538 -0.0810
CIE-Lab
23.4713 11.7888 -6.6468

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red69 / 255 (27%)
27%
Green50 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta28 / 100 (28%)
28%
Yellow4 / 100 (4%)
Key (Black)73 / 100 (73%)
73%

Color Variations

#453242 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

#453242 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 #453242 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.

#FFFFFF
#453242

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

11.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

11.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

11.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #453242 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

#453242

protanopia

#3d3d3e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #453242;

Text Color

color: #453242;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #453242;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #45324240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #453242;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #453242 0%, #2c202a 100%);

#453242 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #453242 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.