#232520 Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated grey anchors moody designs without the harshness of pure black. With subtle olive undertones, #232520 provides a stable base for UI backgrounds or typography. It maintains excellent contrast with white text, making it a practical choice for dark mode layouts. The hex code for this neutral shade is #232520. Use it thoughtfully, as large blocks can occasionally appear muddy.
Questions about #232520
What is #232520 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #232520 is rgb(35, 37, 32), in HSL hsl(84, 7%, 14%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 14%, 85%.
Is #232520 a warm or cool shade?
#232520 reads as a warm, organic neutral because of its distinct olive undertones. Unlike a standard blue-grey or jet black, these earthy green notes prevent the color from feeling sterile, making it ideal for grounded, professional design systems.
What colors pair well with #232520?
Use high-contrast neutrals like crisp whites or soft creams to keep layouts readable. For accent colors, #232520 works beautifully with muted terracotta or dusty gold, which highlight the olive undertones without overpowering the deep, dark base.
Is #232520 readable on white or black?
#232520 has a 15.47:1 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.