#231830 Hex Color
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Far from a vivid violet, #231830 is a near-black purple with dusty, ashy undertones. Its low saturation and deep lightness give it a gloomy, serious feel that suits dark mode interfaces and moody brand palettes. Treat it as a dominant base rather than an accent, where white text hits about 16.9:1 contrast. The hex code #231830 pairs well with muted gold or dusty rose.
Questions about #231830
What is #231830 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #231830 is rgb(35, 24, 48), in HSL hsl(268, 33%, 14%) and in CMYK 27%, 50%, 0%, 81%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #231830?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and desaturated teal all sit well against #231830. Keep pairings low in saturation so the purple stays moody instead of turning muddy.
Is #231830 readable on white or black?
#231830 has a 16.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.