#23131A Hex Color
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#23131a is a very dark, muted pink with inky plum and brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while the pink base adds tenderness and romantic appeal. Use this hex code as a supporting tone or moody background, paired with blush or dusty rose. White text achieves about 17.8:1 contrast here.
Questions about #23131a
What is #23131a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23131a is rgb(35, 19, 26), in HSL hsl(334, 30%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 26%, 86%.
Does #23131a read as warm or cool?
#23131a reads as a warm, dark pink because its muted red-pink base is softened by brown and plum undertones, giving it more romantic warmth than a blue-based purple or charcoal.
What colors pair well with #23131a?
Where can #23131a be used?
Use #23131a for moody backgrounds, headers, borders, or restrained accent areas where its near-black depth creates focus without the flatness of pure black; pair it with lighter pinks or warm neutrals for balance.
Is #23131a readable on white or black?
#23131a has a 17.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.17:1 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.