#313232

#313232

Color Values

HEX

#313232

RGB

49, 50, 50

HSL

180.0, 1.0%, 19.4%

HSV

180.0, 2.0%, 19.6%

CMYK

2.0%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 80.4%

OKLCH

0.3161 0.0014 197.1

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: #313232;
color: #313232;
border-color: #313232;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 800 #27272A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

12.86:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.63:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #313232?

RGB(49, 50, 50) · HSL(180.0, 1.0%, 19.4%) · CMYK(2.0%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 80.4%)

Does #313232 meet WCAG contrast on white?

12.86:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #313232?

Use FFFFFF text on a #313232 background; contrast on black is 1.63:1.