#23262A Hex Color
A moody, cool-toned near-black grey
#23262a is a dark, near-black grey with cool, moody undertones. As a neutral anchor, it provides excellent contrast for white typography, boasting a readability ratio of 15.2:1. This makes the hex code #23262a a smart choice for dark mode UI backgrounds or minimalist branding. Use it to ground bright accent colors, but avoid large blocks of it in spaces lacking natural light to keep designs from feeling flat.
Questions about #23262a
What is #23262a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23262a is rgb(35, 38, 42), in HSL hsl(214, 9%, 15%) and in CMYK 17%, 10%, 0%, 84%.
Why choose #23262a for interface design?
The hex color #23262a offers a sophisticated alternative to pure black for interface design. It provides a high readability ratio of 15.2:1 against white, ensuring text stays crisp without the harsh eye strain often caused by absolute black backgrounds.
What colors pair well with #23262a?
Is #23262a readable on white or black?
#23262a has a 15.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.38:1 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.