Dark Red

The color #231716 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 35, 23, 22 and HSL values of 5°, 23%, 11%.

Color Values for #231716

Below are the different color format representations for #231716. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#231716
RGB:
rgb(35,23,22) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(5,23%,11%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 34%, 37%, 86%) Copied!

Color Composition of #231716

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #231716. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 13.7%
Green: 9%
Blue: 8.6%

Contrast Analysis for #231716

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #231716

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #231716

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #231716

The complementary color for #231716 is #162123. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #231716

The analogous colors for #231716 are #23161B and #231D16. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #231716

The triadic colors for #231716 are #162317 and #171623. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #231716

These are the darker variations of #231716. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1C1212 and #150E0D. This progression shows how #231716 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #231716

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #4F4545 and #7B7473. This progression shows how #231716. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #231716

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #231716. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #231716

Companies and brands that incorporate #231716 in their visual identity.

#231716 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #231716. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #231716 is a dark red with RGB values of 35, 23, 22 and HSL values of 5°, 23%, 11%.

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