#231516
Dark Red
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RGB
HSL
About #231516 Dark Red
#231516 is a dark red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 35 red, 21 green, and 22 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 356°, saturation of 25%, and lightness of 11%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #231516 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
356°
Hue
25%
Saturation
11%
Lightness
Dark Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #231516 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #231516 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#231516 on White
Contrast Ratio17.64:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#231516 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.19:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #231516 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #231516 |
| RGB | rgb(35, 21, 22) |
| HSL | hsl(356, 25%, 11%) |
| RGB Decimal | 35, 21, 22 |
| RGB Percent | 13.7%, 8.2%, 8.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 40%, 37%, 86% |
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