Dark Blue

The color #231C40 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 35, 28, 64 and HSL values of 252°, 39%, 18%.

Color Values for #231C40

Below are the different color format representations for #231C40. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#231C40
RGB:
rgb(35,28,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(252,39%,18%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(45%, 56%, 0%, 75%) Copied!

Color Composition of #231C40

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #231C40. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 13.7%
Green: 11%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #231C40

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 #231C40

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #231C40

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

Complementary Colors for #231C40

The complementary color for #231C40 is #39401C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #231C40

The analogous colors for #231C40 are #1C2740 and #351C40. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #231C40

The triadic colors for #231C40 are #40231C and #1C4023. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #231C40

These are the darker variations of #231C40. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1C1633 and #151126. This progression shows how #231C40 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #231C40

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #4F4966 and #7B778C. This progression shows how #231C40. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #231C40

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #231C40. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #231C40

Companies and brands that incorporate #231C40 in their visual identity.

#231C40 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #231C40. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #231C40 is a dark blue with RGB values of 35, 28, 64 and HSL values of 252°, 39%, 18%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #231C40 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.