#232322 Hex Color
A dim, grounded neutral for restraint
#232322 is a very dark, low-chroma grey with a faint warm, ashy cast. Its dim, neutral character suggests seriousness, restraint, and stability, making it useful as a dominant background in moody interfaces, typography, and minimal product design. The hex code #232322 supports white text at about 15.7:1 contrast, though large areas can feel heavy without lighter accents.
Questions about #232322
What is #232322 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #232322 is rgb(35, 35, 34), in HSL hsl(60, 1%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 3%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #232322?
Where does #232322 work best in design?
#232322 works best as a dominant dark background, navigation surface, or large typographic field in restrained interfaces, but lighter text and accents are needed to keep broad layouts from feeling heavy.
Is #232322 readable on white or black?
#232322 has a 15.73:1 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.