#23251E Hex Color
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A deeply muted, ashy olive, #23251e sits on the edge of grey and dark yellow. Its low saturation makes it perfect for moody UI backgrounds or grounded, industrial branding. Because it offers strong contrast against white text, it works well as a dominant base color. Pair it with bright, saturated lime accents to push its natural, earthy undertones and create a sophisticated, modern gaming aesthetic.
Questions about #23251e
What is #23251e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23251e is rgb(35, 37, 30), in HSL hsl(77, 10%, 13%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 19%, 85%.
What colors pair best with #23251e in a design scheme?
Bright and highly saturated lime greens create a striking, modern gaming aesthetic when contrasted against the dark, earthy base of #23251e. You can also ground the palette by introducing clean neutrals like off-white or soft creams to keep the overall look readable and professional.
Is #23251e readable on white or black?
#23251e has a 15.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.35:1 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.