#230803 Hex Color
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So dark it nearly reads black, #230803 is a dull red with dusty, ashy undertones. Its low lightness makes it a strong dominant base for moody layouts and dark mode UI, where white text reaches about 19:1 contrast. Pair it with burnt orange or warm gold to keep the red visible. Alone at large sizes, it can turn muddy.
Questions about #230803
What is #230803 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #230803 is rgb(35, 8, 3), in HSL hsl(9, 84%, 7%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 91%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #230803?
Warm accents like burnt orange, amber, and terracotta bring out the red in #230803 without fighting its darkness. Cooler muted greens also work as contrast against its smoky warmth.
Is #230803 readable on white or black?
#230803 has a 18.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.10:1 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.