#232325 Hex Color
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Dark and nearly colorless, #232325 is a low-light neutral grey with a faint cool cast. Its restrained tone suggests seriousness, mystery, and practical stability without the hardness of pure black. Use the hex code #232325 as a dominant UI or architectural background, then add white typography, which achieves about 15.7:1 contrast for clear small text.
Questions about #232325
What is #232325 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #232325 is rgb(35, 35, 37), in HSL hsl(240, 3%, 14%) and in CMYK 5%, 5%, 0%, 85%.
What colors pair well with #232325?
#232325 pairs well with white, soft gray, muted blue, and sage accents because these colors add clear contrast while preserving its restrained, cool character for interfaces, editorial layouts, and architectural palettes.
Is #232325 warm or cool?
#232325 reads as a cool neutral because its near-black gray base has a faint blue cast rather than visible brown or red undertones. That subtle coolness gives dark layouts a controlled, modern feel.
Is #232325 readable on white or black?
#232325 has a 15.68:1 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.