#232324 Hex Color
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Verified Black is a near-neutral, dark grey that avoids the harshness of pure black. This shade provides a professional, stable foundation for dark-mode interfaces and moody editorial designs. It pairs excellently with bright accent colors, as its low saturation prevents visual clashing. The hex code for this color is #232324, and it offers enough contrast to maintain legibility for small, white body text.
Questions about Verified Black
What is the hex code for Verified Black?
Verified Black is #232324. In RGB that is rgb(35, 35, 36), in HSL hsl(240, 1%, 14%) and in CMYK 3%, 3%, 0%, 86%.
Is #232324 better for UI design than pure black?
Yes, #232324 is significantly better for digital interfaces because it reduces eye strain caused by the high contrast of pure black against white text. It provides a more natural, sophisticated depth that keeps content readable and visually balanced.
What colors pair well with Verified Black?
Is Verified Black readable on white or black?
Verified Black has a 15.70:1 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.