#232423 Hex Color
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#232423 is a dark gray with the faintest green undertone, close to black but easier on the eyes. It earns its place as a base color in dark mode and moody layouts, where pure black would feel too harsh. White text reaches about 15.6:1 contrast on it, so small body copy passes WCAG AA with room to spare. Pair it with warm ochre or muted teal accents to keep large surfaces from reading flat.
Questions about #232423
What is #232423 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #232423 is rgb(35, 36, 35), in HSL hsl(120, 1%, 14%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 3%, 86%.
What colors pair well with #232423?
Is #232423 readable on white or black?
#232423 has a 15.57:1 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.