#232354 Hex Color
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Dark indigo earns its keep as a dominant base in dark mode UI and moody brand palettes. The hex code #232354 is heavily desaturated and leans cool, with a dusty purple undertone that keeps it from reading as plain navy. White text reaches about 14.6:1 contrast on it, so small body text clears WCAG AA with room to spare. Pair it with burgundy or muted gold for something richer than the usual blue-and-gray.
Questions about #232354
What is #232354 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #232354 is rgb(35, 35, 84), in HSL hsl(240, 41%, 23%) and in CMYK 58%, 58%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #232354?
Burgundy and muted gold both look richer against #232354 than the usual cool grays. Warm amber and dusty rose also lift its dim, cool undertone without breaking the moody feel.
Is #232354 readable on white or black?
#232354 has a 14.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 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.