#231816
Dark Red
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About #231816 Dark Red
#231816 is a dark red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 35 red, 24 green, and 22 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 9°, saturation of 23%, 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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
9°
Hue
23%
Saturation
11%
Lightness
Dark Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #231816 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #231816 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#231816 on White
Contrast Ratio17.3:1
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Aa#231816 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.21:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #231816 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #231816 |
| RGB | rgb(35, 24, 22) |
| HSL | hsl(9, 23%, 11%) |
| RGB Decimal | 35, 24, 22 |
| RGB Percent | 13.7%, 9.4%, 8.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 31%, 37%, 86% |
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