#223341 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #223341 is a blue-gray with subdued slate undertones and a matte, inky finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, reliable mood suited to finance, technology, government, and security interfaces. Use it as a dominant UI background with white text, which achieves about 13.0:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade is #223341.
Questions about #223341
What is #223341 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #223341 is rgb(34, 51, 65), in HSL hsl(207, 31%, 19%) and in CMYK 48%, 22%, 0%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #223341?
#223341 pairs well with white, pale blue, cool gray, and muted teal accents; these lighter partners preserve its restrained character while creating clear separation for interfaces, dashboards, and editorial layouts.
Does #223341 read as warm or cool?
#223341 reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue base and subdued slate undertones outweigh warmth, giving the shade a restrained, steady appearance that feels calm and controlled in dark interfaces, dashboards, and other information-heavy layouts.
Is #223341 readable on white or black?
#223341 has a 12.97:1 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.