Information about #23221F color

#23221F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #23221F belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(35, 34, 31) (13.7% red, 13.3% green, 12.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 0 / 2 / 86 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#23221F presents itself as a softly muted neutral grey — one that stays on the darker end of the scale. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Black Chestnut Oak (#252321). Slightly further away sit Black Charcoal (#212121) and Cosmonaut (#26211F).

The recipe behind #23221F is rgb(35, 34, 31), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #23221F: 15.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.3:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:86), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#23221F color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#23221F color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #23221F

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Cosmonaut color link
Cosmonaut

#26211F

Ink color link
Ink

#27221F

Plock Gray color link
Plock Gray

#232224

Top Gear color link
Top Gear

#24221A

Raisin Black color link
Raisin Black

#242124

Blackjack color link
Blackjack

#1D2020

Ivory Black color link
Ivory Black

#292421

Nero color link
Nero

#252525

#23221F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#23221F
  • RGB35, 34, 31
  • CMYK0, 0, 2, 86
  • HSL45°, 6%, 13%
  • HSL Precise45°, 6.061%, 12.941%
  • HSV45°, 11%, 14%
  • HSB45°, 11%, 14%
  • HEX ID23221F
  • DECIMAL ID2302495
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
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