#231160 Hex Color
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#231160 is a dim, near-black indigo that carries significant weight. Because of its extreme darkness, it serves best as a moody background rather than text. It provides exceptional contrast for white type, making it a reliable choice for dark mode UI. Use this hex code sparingly to anchor a design, as its density can easily overwhelm a composition if used too broadly.
Questions about #231160
What is #231160 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #231160 is rgb(35, 17, 96), in HSL hsl(254, 70%, 22%) and in CMYK 64%, 82%, 0%, 62%.
How should I use #231160 in a UI design?
#231160 works best as a primary background color rather than text, providing a sophisticated, grounding anchor for digital interfaces. It excels when paired with crisp white or very light neutral typography to ensure high readability and visual impact.
Does #231160 read as a warm or cool color?
This color sits firmly in the cool spectrum due to its strong indigo base, which gives it a mysterious, atmospheric quality. Because it is so desaturated and dark, it lacks the warmth of a standard navy and feels more like an artificial, modern shade.
Is #231160 readable on white or black?
#231160 has a 15.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.32:1 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.