Grayish Dark Purple

The color #231C22 is a grayish dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 35, 28, 34 and HSL values of 309°, 11%, 12%.

Color Values for #231C22

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HEX:
#231C22
RGB:
rgb(35,28,34) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(309,11%,12%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 20%, 3%, 86%) Copied!

Color Composition of #231C22

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #231C22. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 13.7%
Green: 11%
Blue: 13.3%

Contrast Analysis for #231C22

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 #231C22

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #231C22

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

Complementary Colors for #231C22

The complementary color for #231C22 is #1B221C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #231C22

The analogous colors for #231C22 are #201B22 and #221B1E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #231C22

The triadic colors for #231C22 are #21221B and #1B2122. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #231C22

These are the darker variations of #231C22. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1C161B and #151114. This progression shows how #231C22 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #231C22

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #4F494E and #7B777A. This progression shows how #231C22. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #231C22

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #231C22. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #231C22

Companies and brands that incorporate #231C22 in their visual identity.

#231C22 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #231C22. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #231C22 is a grayish dark purple with RGB values of 35, 28, 34 and HSL values of 309°, 11%, 12%.

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