Grayish Dark Purple

The color #231B21 is a grayish dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 35, 27, 33 and HSL values of 315°, 13%, 12%.

Color Values for #231B21

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HEX:
#231B21
RGB:
rgb(35,27,33) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(315,13%,12%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 23%, 6%, 86%) Copied!

Color Composition of #231B21

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #231B21. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 13.7%
Green: 10.6%
Blue: 12.9%

Contrast Analysis for #231B21

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 #231B21

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #231B21

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

Complementary Colors for #231B21

The complementary color for #231B21 is #1B231D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #231B21

The analogous colors for #231B21 are #211B23 and #231B1D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #231B21

The triadic colors for #231B21 are #21231B and #1B2123. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #231B21

These are the darker variations of #231B21. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1C161A and #151014. This progression shows how #231B21 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #231B21

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #4F494D and #7B767A. This progression shows how #231B21. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #231B21

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #231B21. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #231B21

Companies and brands that incorporate #231B21 in their visual identity.

#231B21 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #231B21. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #231B21 is a grayish dark purple with RGB values of 35, 27, 33 and HSL values of 315°, 13%, 12%.

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