#231D3D Hex Color
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#231d3d is a very dark purple with a muted, inky cast. It reads closer to navy than violet in most settings, which makes it a steady base for dark mode interfaces and moody brand work. White text hits about 16:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with dusty mauve or muted gold accents.
Questions about #231d3d
What is #231d3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #231d3d is rgb(35, 29, 61), in HSL hsl(251, 36%, 18%) and in CMYK 43%, 52%, 0%, 76%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #231d3d?
Muted gold, dusty mauve, and burgundy all sit comfortably beside it. Keep partners desaturated too, since its low saturation gets lost next to vivid hues.
Is #231d3d readable on white or black?
#231d3d has a 15.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.31:1 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.