#223053 Hex Color
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#223053 is a muted, desaturated navy that leans into dark, inky territory. Because of its low chroma and heavy weight, it acts as a stabilizing base for professional or corporate digital interfaces. It pairs effectively with high-contrast white text for readability, achieving a 13.0:1 ratio. Use it for full-page backgrounds or large UI containers when you need a serious, controlled aesthetic that avoids the harshness of pure black.
Questions about #223053
What is #223053 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #223053 is rgb(34, 48, 83), in HSL hsl(223, 42%, 23%) and in CMYK 59%, 42%, 0%, 67%.
What color palettes work best with #223053?
Is #223053 readable on white or black?
#223053 has a 12.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 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.