#23252F Hex Color
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A dark, muted indigo with ashy gray undertones, #23252f feels serious, shadowed, and structured. The hex code #23252f suits moody interfaces, night-sky branding, meditation spaces, and luxury layouts, where it works best as a dominant background. White text has about 15.2:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy and crisp accents.
Questions about #23252f
What is #23252f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23252f is rgb(35, 37, 47), in HSL hsl(230, 15%, 16%) and in CMYK 26%, 21%, 0%, 82%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #23252f?
Does #23252f read as warm or cool?
#23252f reads as a cool color because its blue-indigo base is tempered by gray, giving it an ashy, restrained appearance that feels more nocturnal than warm in most palettes and interfaces. Pair it with cream or muted terracotta for warmth.
Is #23252f readable on white or black?
#23252f has a 15.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.37:1 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.