#2309A3 Hex Color
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Dark indigo #2309a3 is a highly saturated, cool blue-violet with very low lightness. Its serious, mysterious character suits dark interfaces, formal branding, meditation themes, and night-sky designs. Use it as a dominant background with burgundy or warm ivory accents. White text reads clearly at about 12.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #2309a3.
Questions about #2309a3
What is #2309a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2309a3 is rgb(35, 9, 163), in HSL hsl(250, 90%, 34%) and in CMYK 79%, 94%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #2309a3?
#2309a3 pairs well with warm ivory and burgundy, which soften its cool intensity while preserving a formal, dramatic feel; pale lavender or muted gold can also add contrast without competing with its deep blue-violet base.
Is #2309a3 warm or cool?
#2309a3 reads as a cool color because its blue-violet hue leans strongly toward blue rather than red. Its very dark value and high saturation make it feel serious, mysterious, and visually forceful in large areas.
Is #2309a3 readable on white or black?
#2309a3 has a 12.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.63:1 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.