#230571 Hex Color
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This dark indigo carries a heavy, serious presence, making it a reliable choice for professional UI backgrounds or moody, high-contrast branding. With a 15.8:1 contrast ratio against white text, it remains readable even for small copy. When comparing it to other shades of purple, the hex code #230571 serves as a stable, saturated anchor for modern dark mode layouts.
Questions about #230571
What is #230571 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #230571 is rgb(35, 5, 113), in HSL hsl(257, 92%, 23%) and in CMYK 69%, 96%, 0%, 56%.
Why is #230571 effective for dark mode layouts?
The deep saturation of #230571 provides a stable, grounding anchor that prevents screen fatigue while maintaining a 15.8:1 contrast ratio against white text. It effectively mimics the depth of midnight without appearing completely black, adding character to minimalist interfaces.
Is #230571 readable on white or black?
#230571 has a 15.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.33:1 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.