#231916
Dark Red
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About #231916 Dark Red
#231916 is a dark red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 35 red, 25 green, and 22 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 14°, 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
14°
Hue
23%
Saturation
11%
Lightness
Dark Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #231916 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #231916 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#231916 on White
Contrast Ratio17.18:1
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Aa#231916 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.22:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #231916 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #231916 |
| RGB | rgb(35, 25, 22) |
| HSL | hsl(14, 23%, 11%) |
| RGB Decimal | 35, 25, 22 |
| RGB Percent | 13.7%, 9.8%, 8.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 29%, 37%, 86% |
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