#232230 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#232230 is a dark, muted purple with gray undertones and a matte, almost-gray appearance. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood without vivid color. Use the hex code as a dominant dark-mode background or supporting tone with burgundy and soft lavender accents. White text remains highly readable, making it practical for interfaces and large type.
Questions about #232230
What is #232230 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #232230 is rgb(35, 34, 48), in HSL hsl(244, 17%, 16%) and in CMYK 27%, 29%, 0%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #232230?
Is #232230 warm or cool?
#232230 reads as a cool, muted purple because its blue component is higher than its red and green values, while the gray undertone softens the color and keeps it from feeling vivid. It suits focused, restrained, and slightly mysterious designs.
Is #232230 readable on white or black?
#232230 has a 15.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.34:1 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.