Information about #23202B color

#23202B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #23202B is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(35, 32, 43) (13.7% red, 12.5% green, 16.9% blue), or CMYK 3 / 4 / 0 / 83 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#23202B is a calm, restrained twilight violet that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Black Russian (#24252B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Daytona (#1E222C) and Raisin Black (#242124).

In RGB terms — rgb(35, 32, 43) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 16.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:83), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #23202B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#23202B color variations

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#23202B 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 #23202B

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

Daytona color link
Daytona

#1E222C

Raisin Black color link
Raisin Black

#242124

Plock Gray color link
Plock Gray

#232224

Shadowland color link
Shadowland

#26272C

Nero color link
Nero

#252525

Montana color link
Montana

#291E30

Black Pearl color link
Black Pearl

#1E272C

Silhouette color link
Silhouette

#2A252C

Indian Ink color link
Indian Ink

#232732

Wine Trail color link
Wine Trail

#27292D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#23202B
  • RGB35, 32, 43
  • CMYK3, 4, 0, 83
  • CSSrgb(35, 32, 43)
  • HSL256°, 15%, 15%
  • HSL Precise256.364°, 14.667%, 14.706%
  • HSV256°, 26%, 17%
  • HSB256°, 26%, 17%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.125
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • GLSLvec3(0.137, 0.125, 0.169)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.137, 0.125, 0.169, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.137, 0.125, 0.169)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID23202B
  • DECIMAL ID2301995
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers10 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01