#231615 Color Information

Hex color code: #231615

#231615 is a dark red color. In RGB it is (35, 22, 21), and in HSL it is (4°, 25%, 11%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameBlack

HEX

#231615

RGB

35, 22, 21

HSL

4°, 25%, 11%

CMYK

0%, 37%, 40%, 86%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #231615;
background-color: #231615;
border-color: #231615;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #231615;
border: 2px solid #231615;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#231615]
text-[#231615]
border-[#231615]
shadow-[0_0_10px_231615]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #231615, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #231615; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #231615; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #231615; background-color: #23161515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #23161520; border-left: 4px solid #231615; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #231615; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #231615 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

35, 22, 21

Red: 35 / Green: 22 / Blue: 21

HSL

4°, 25%, 11%

Hue: 4° / Saturation: 25% / Lightness: 11%

CMYK

0%, 37%, 40%, 86%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 37% / Yellow: 40% / Key: 86%

What color is #231615?

#231615 is a very dark shade associated with sophistication and elegance.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

152223

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #231615 to RGB:

rgb(35, 22, 21)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #231615 to HSL:

hsl(4, 25%, 11%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #231615 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 37%, 40%, 86%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#231615 is a intense red color with RGB values of 35, 22, 21 and HSL of 4°, 25%, 11%. This very dark shade evokes sophistication and elegance, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #231615 is #152223, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #23151B.

Use #231615 in CSS: color: #231615 or background-color: #231615. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #231615

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 1.20:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #231615?

#231615 is a intense red color - a very dark shade that evokes sophistication and elegance.

What is the RGB value of #231615?

#231615 in RGB is (35, 22, 21) - 35 red, 22 green, and 21 blue.

How to use #231615 in CSS?

Use #231615 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #231615?

#152223 (complementary), #23151B (analogous), and #000000 (lighter shade) work well with #231615.