#231263 Hex Color
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#231263 is a dense, authoritative shade of indigo that leans heavily into navy territory. This deep, cool tone serves well as a moody background color for corporate branding or high-end web interfaces. Because it is so dark, use white or soft cream text to ensure readability. For those wondering about what colors make purple, this hex code shows the darker, more saturated end of the spectrum.
Questions about #231263
What is #231263 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #231263 is rgb(35, 18, 99), in HSL hsl(253, 69%, 23%) and in CMYK 65%, 82%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #231263?
Is #231263 suitable for background usage?
Yes, #231263 functions as a stable, premium background color, but it requires high-contrast foreground elements to remain accessible. Because this hex color is so dark, avoid using dark grey or black text, which will likely blend into the indigo background.
Is #231263 readable on white or black?
#231263 has a 15.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.33:1 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.