#23140F Hex Color
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#23140f is a very dark, muted reddish brown with warm red undertones and an inky, dusty finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to moody backgrounds, dark interfaces, and bold contrast. Use the hex code #23140f as a dominant base with warm cream or muted terracotta accents. White text reaches about 17.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #23140f
What is #23140f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23140f is rgb(35, 20, 15), in HSL hsl(15, 40%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 57%, 86%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #23140f?
For balanced palettes, #23140f pairs well with warm cream, dusty pink, muted terracotta, and soft sage, which separate its near-black depth without making the overall design feel harsh or overly bright. Use cream for text or large fields, then reserve terracotta for a controlled accent.
Is #23140f warm or cool?
#23140f reads warm because its dark red-brown base carries a slight orange undertone, while its very low lightness and muted saturation keep that warmth restrained rather than bright or fiery. It suits serious, shadowy palettes better than high-energy red schemes.
Is #23140f readable on white or black?
#23140f has a 17.82:1 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.