#23222D Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #23222d sits between charcoal and violet, a shade of purple with barely any color left in it. That near-grey quality makes it a dependable base for dark mode and moody layouts. Pair it with dusty rose or muted gold instead of bright neons, which fight its low-key character. White text passes at roughly 15.7:1 contrast, so small body copy reads clearly on top.
Questions about #23222d
What is #23222d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23222d is rgb(35, 34, 45), in HSL hsl(245, 14%, 15%) and in CMYK 22%, 24%, 0%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #23222d?
Dusty rose, muted gold, and warm terracotta all lift #23222d without overpowering its low saturation. For a tonal scheme, layer it with lighter greys and violets rather than pure white, which can look stark against it.
Is #23222d readable on white or black?
#23222d has a 15.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.33:1 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.