Black Blue (#18171c) Color Information
Black Blue (#18171c) RGB value is (24, 23, 28). The hex color red value is 24, green is 23, and blue is 28. Its HSL format shows a hue of 252°, saturation of 10%, and lightness of 10%, while the CMYK process values are 14%, 18%, 0%, and 89%.
Colors that pair well with Black Blue (#18171c) include Eerie Black (#1B1B1B), as they maintain visual balance and harmony, whereas Eerie Black (#1B1B1B) tend to conflict with this color due to strong contrast or opposing tonal characteristics.
Black Blue (#18171c) Color Meaning
Black Blue (#18171C) sits within ultra-deep blue-black tones with subtle indigo undertones. It mirrors midnight skies, deep oceans, and polished gemstones. The shade feels authoritative, mysterious, and sleek. Black Blue (#18171C) conveys intensity with quiet elegance. Symbolically, Black Blue (#18171C) represents authority, focus, and introspection. It signals confidence, sophistication, and depth. In color psychology, deep blue-black tones enhance concentration, analytical thinking, and inner calm. Black Blue (#18171C) feels composed, commanding, and reflective. Black Blue (#18171C) appears in luxury interiors, automotive finishes, and fashion to evoke sleek modernity, refinement, and understated power. The color symbolizes precision, resilience, and subtle sophistication. In contemporary design palettes, it pairs with metallics or lighter blues to balance depth with contrast. Black Blue (#18171C) feels bold, sophisticated, and composed.
Color Conversion
Accurate conversions of Black Blue (#18171c) across RGB, Hex, CMYK, HSL, and Lab ensure consistent color fidelity across digital, print, and design applications.
RGB Values & CMYK Values
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Color Variations
A full range of Black Blue (#18171c) variations, including tints, shades, and tones, provides highlights, depth, and subtle desaturated options for UI design.
Color Harmonies
Harmonious color schemes for Black Blue (#18171c) created using the color wheel ensure visually balanced palettes.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)
Complementary
Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)
Split Complementary
Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)
Tetradic
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Square
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Double Split Complementary
Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites
Monochromatic
Variations of a single hue
Contrast Checker (WCAG)
Luminance contrast ratios for Black Blue (#18171c) against standard backgrounds ensure readable, accessible text following Contrast Checker and WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA standards.
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Color Blindness Simulator
Simulated views of Black Blue (#18171c) for different color vision deficiencies help identify potential confusion using the Color Blindness Simulator.
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Seamless Patterns
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Icons
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Real-World Applications
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Black Blue (#18171c) Color FAQs
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