#23049E Hex Color
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Dark and highly saturated, #23049e reads as a deep indigo with strong blue-violet undertones and a cold finish. The hex code #23049e suits authoritative branding, meditation graphics, night-sky themes, and formal interfaces. Use it as a dominant dark base with white type, which offers about a 13.3:1 contrast ratio for clear, readable text.
Questions about #23049e
What is #23049e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23049e is rgb(35, 4, 158), in HSL hsl(252, 95%, 32%) and in CMYK 78%, 97%, 0%, 38%.
Does #23049e read as a warm or cool color?
#23049e is a very cool, deep indigo because its blue channel strongly outweighs its red channel, while the violet bias adds a slightly purple cast that keeps the shade vivid, focused, and formal.
What colors pair well with #23049e?
#23049e pairs well with white for crisp contrast, pale yellow-green for complementary energy, and soft lavender or cool gray for a quieter palette that works across branding, interfaces, and atmospheric graphics.
Does #23049e work well with white text?
#23049e works well with white text, delivering about a 13.3:1 contrast ratio that supports clear reading for both small and large type in accessible interface designs and dark graphic layouts. Recheck the final pairing when using transparency, tinted text, or overlays.
Is #23049e readable on white or black?
#23049e has a 13.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.58:1 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.