#231C26 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #231c26 is a dusty purple with an ashy, nearly gray cast. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, making it a strong background for dark interfaces, luxury branding, and moody artwork. Pair it with soft lavender or aged gold. White text reaches about 16.6:1 contrast, making the hex code #231c26 practical for accessible body text.
Questions about #231c26
What is #231c26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #231c26 is rgb(35, 28, 38), in HSL hsl(282, 15%, 13%) and in CMYK 8%, 26%, 0%, 85%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #231c26?
Soft lavender and aged gold pair especially well with #231c26, adding gentle contrast to its dusty purple base while preserving its subdued mood; use lavender for a quieter palette and gold for a warmer, more luxurious accent.
Does #231c26 read as a warm or cool color?
#231c26 reads as a cool-leaning dusty purple because its violet hue is softened by a strong gray cast, while its dark value keeps the impression restrained and mysterious rather than bright or playful.
Is #231c26 readable on white or black?
#231c26 has a 16.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.