#231923 Hex Color
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#231923 is a moody, near-black violet with strong grey undertones. It creates a somber, serious atmosphere perfect for dark UI themes or luxury branding. Because it is so dark, this color provides excellent contrast for white text or bright, neon accents. Avoid using it in large, flat fields if you want to prevent a muddy appearance. The hex code for this shade is #231923.
Questions about #231923
What is #231923 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #231923 is rgb(35, 25, 35), in HSL hsl(300, 17%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 0%, 86%.
How should I use #231923 in web design?
Use #231923 as a background color in dark UI modes to support high-contrast typography like clean white text. It can appear muddy in large, flat fills, so use it sparingly as a structural anchor rather than a primary visual element.
Does #231923 lean warm or cool?
This shade leans cool due to its distinct grey and violet undertones, creating a grounded, serious atmosphere. It avoids the harshness of pure black, offering a more nuanced, sophisticated alternative that feels intentional rather than simply absent of light.
Is #231923 readable on white or black?
#231923 has a 17.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.23:1 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.