#232124
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#232124
Color Values
#232124
35, 33, 36
280.0, 4.3%, 13.5%
280.0, 8.3%, 14.1%
2.8%, 8.3%, 0.0%, 85.9%
0.2512 0.0063 314.7
Properties
Color Psychology
Dark grays and charcoals project authority, formality, and sophisticated restraint. They are the color of graphite, storm clouds, and evening suits, carrying weight without the absolute finality of black. These tones suggest seriousness and expertise tempered by subtle warmth.
Design Usage
Dark gray is the preferred text color over pure black for reducing eye strain on light backgrounds. It serves as the standard dark-mode surface color in Material Design and other major design systems. Pair it with a single vivid accent color for a minimal, high-impact visual hierarchy.
Color Harmonies
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Usage
background-color: #232124;
color: #232124;
border-color: #232124;
Zinc 800
#27272A
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
15.98:1
Text on black
1.31:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #232124?
RGB(35, 33, 36) · HSL(280.0, 4.3%, 13.5%) · CMYK(2.8%, 8.3%, 0.0%, 85.9%)
Does #232124 meet WCAG contrast on white?
15.98:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.
What text color is readable on #232124?
Use FFFFFF text on a #232124 background; contrast on black is 1.31:1.