#231B26 Hex Color
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Dark purple with a gray cast, #231b26 sits so close to black that its violet undertone only shows up in dim light. That low, dusty quality makes it a solid dark mode base, where white text hits about 16.7:1 contrast. Pair it with muted plum or antique gold for a moody palette.
Questions about #231b26
What is #231b26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #231b26 is rgb(35, 27, 38), in HSL hsl(284, 17%, 13%) and in CMYK 8%, 29%, 0%, 85%.
What colors pair well with #231b26?
Muted plum, dusty rose, and antique gold all sit comfortably beside #231b26 because their softness matches its gray undertone, while a bright teal accent cuts through the darkness when a layout needs a focal point.
Is #231b26 readable on white or black?
#231b26 has a 16.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.25:1 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.