#230363 Hex Color
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This near-black indigo functions best as a dominant base for dark mode interfaces or moody branding. It holds enough visual weight to command attention, especially when paired with crisp white text for high contrast. Because it lacks saturation, avoid overusing it in small, complex shapes where it might appear muddy. Check other deeper purple tones to see how the hex code #230363 compares.
Questions about #230363
What is #230363 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #230363 is rgb(35, 3, 99), in HSL hsl(260, 94%, 20%) and in CMYK 65%, 97%, 0%, 61%.
Does #230363 work well for text-heavy interfaces?
Using #230363 as a background is highly effective, but avoid using it as a text color because its extreme darkness lacks sufficient contrast against standard dark gray backgrounds. It functions best as a sophisticated foundation for bright, accessible typography.
What colors pair well with the deep tone of #230363?
This near-black indigo demands high-value colors to balance its weight, so pair it with crisp white or soft, pale lavender accents. Avoid muddy tones, as they will clash with the saturation and make your layout appear heavy or dull.
Is #230363 readable on white or black?
#230363 has a 16.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.