#23098B Hex Color
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Reach for #23098b when a dark interface or moody brand needs weight. This deep indigo leans toward navy, muted enough to read near black in shadow, with a faint violet undertone. Lighten it with care, since what colors make purple explains which mixes keep that undertone. White text hits about 14.2:1 contrast, well past AA for small body type. Pair it with warm amber so it never turns flat.
Questions about #23098b
What is #23098b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23098b is rgb(35, 9, 139), in HSL hsl(252, 88%, 29%) and in CMYK 75%, 94%, 0%, 45%.
What text color works on #23098b?
White text on #23098b reaches about 14.2:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body copy. Dark text fails on this shade, so stick with white or pale tints.
What colors pair well with #23098b?
Warm amber, burnt orange, and dusty rose all lift #23098b, since its violet undertone flatters warmer contrasts than cool grays do. Muted gold suits luxury layouts especially well.
Is #23098b readable on white or black?
#23098b has a 14.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.48:1 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.