#230B5F Hex Color

A deep, shadowed indigo purple

Hex color #230b5f graphic
#230b5f is a dark, cool-leaning indigo-purple with strong saturation and very low lightness. Its dense, shadowed character suggests mystery, authority, spirituality, and structure. Use it as a dominant background for moody interfaces, gaming, or luxury work, with white text for clear contrast. The hex code is #230b5f.

Questions about #230b5f

What is #230b5f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #230b5f is rgb(35, 11, 95), in HSL hsl(257, 79%, 21%) and in CMYK 63%, 88%, 0%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #230b5f?
The hex color #230b5f pairs well with warm ivory, muted gold, dusty mauve, and restrained burgundy, which soften its dense blue-violet base without removing its formal, nocturnal character. Use lighter partners for hierarchy and legibility.
Is #230b5f readable on white or black?
#230b5f has a 16.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.28:1 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.