#231717 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #231717 is composed of 13.7% red, 9% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 34.3% magenta, 34.3% yellow and 86.3% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 20.7% and a lightness of 11.4%. #231717 color hex could be obtained by blending #462e2e with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #330000.

    • R 14
    • G 9
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 34
    • Y 34
    • K 86
    CMYK color chart

#231717 color description : Very dark (mostly black) red.

#231717 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #231717 has RGB values of R:35, G:23, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.34, Y:0.34, K:0.86. Its decimal value is 2299671.

Hex triplet 231717 #231717
RGB Decimal 35, 23, 23 rgb(35,23,23)
RGB Percent 13.7, 9, 9 rgb(13.7%,9%,9%)
CMYK 0, 34, 34, 86
HSL 0°, 20.7, 11.4 hsl(0,20.7%,11.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 34.3, 13.7
Web Safe 330000 #330000
CIE-LAB 9.255, 6.065, 2.384
XYZ 1.154, 1.032, 0.949
xyY 0.368, 0.329, 1.032
CIE-LCH 9.255, 6.517, 21.458
CIE-LUV 9.255, 4.709, 1.015
Hunter-Lab 10.159, 2.502, 1.573
Binary 00100011, 00010111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #231717

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Alternatives to #231717

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#231717 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #231717

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CSS codes
.text {color:#231717;}
.background {background-color:#231717;}
.border {border:1px solid #231717;}

Shades and Tints of #231717

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #0b0707 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #231717

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #1f1b1b is the less saturated color, while #390101 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #231717 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #1b1b1b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #1d1a1a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #262524 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #2a2422 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2e2225 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #25201f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #271f1e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2a1e20 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population