#223796 Hex Color
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#223796 is a deep, cool blue with strong saturation and a slight violet undertone. It feels serious, reliable, and controlled, making it effective for finance, technology, government, and security branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about a 10.2:1 contrast ratio. The hex code #223796 also pairs well with burgundy and soft gray.
Questions about #223796
What is #223796 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #223796 is rgb(34, 55, 150), in HSL hsl(229, 63%, 36%) and in CMYK 77%, 63%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #223796?
#223796 pairs well with burgundy and soft gray, which balance its cool blue-violet depth without competing with its strong saturation. White provides crisp contrast, while restrained neutral backgrounds keep the overall palette serious and controlled.
Is #223796 readable on white or black?
#223796 has a 10.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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.