#2023B5 Hex Color
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Darker than a standard royal blue and closer to ink, #2023b5 sits in the dim space between navy and midnight. Its low lightness gives it a heavy, serious feel, which makes it a strong base for dark mode backgrounds, finance branding, and formal layouts. It reads best as a dominant color rather than a fine detail, and white text over the hex code #2023b5 clears WCAG AA at about 10.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #2023b5
What is #2023b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2023b5 is rgb(32, 35, 181), in HSL hsl(239, 70%, 42%) and in CMYK 82%, 81%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #2023b5?
White text is the safest partner at roughly 10.7:1 contrast, and muted gold or warm gray accents keep the dark navy from feeling flat.
Is #2023b5 a true navy or something darker?
It reads darker and dimmer than classic navy, closer to midnight, which makes it better suited as a dominant base than a small accent.
Is #2023b5 readable on white or black?
#2023b5 has a 10.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.