#231389 Hex Color
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Not quite blue and not quite purple, #231389 sits in deep indigo territory. This dark, dim navy carries a cold, serious mood, so it works best as a dominant base in dark mode layouts and moody branding. White text reads clearly on it at roughly 13.8:1 contrast. Pair it with muted gold or burgundy to keep large fields from feeling flat.
Questions about #231389
What is #231389 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #231389 is rgb(35, 19, 137), in HSL hsl(248, 76%, 31%) and in CMYK 74%, 86%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #231389?
Warm, muted accents work best: muted gold, burgundy, and soft amber all lift its cold base without clashing. Avoid bright blues nearby, since similar hues flatten the depth that makes this indigo useful.
Is #231389 readable on white or black?
#231389 has a 13.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.52:1 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.