#23262C Hex Color
A sophisticated, muted charcoal with blue depth
This muted, charcoal-leaning blue has a dim, dusty quality that avoids the harshness of pure black. With strong accessibility, #23262c provides an excellent high-contrast base for white typography in dark mode interfaces. Use it as a dominant background color in professional, tech-focused designs. It pairs well with soft creams or desaturated teals to avoid a muddied appearance when used alone.
Questions about #23262c
What is #23262c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23262c is rgb(35, 38, 44), in HSL hsl(220, 11%, 15%) and in CMYK 20%, 14%, 0%, 83%.
Why choose #23262c over pure black for interface design?
Using #23262c reduces eye strain by providing a softer contrast against white text than absolute black. Its subtle blue undertone gives depth and a more premium feel to dark mode layouts, preventing the harshness often found in full-black backgrounds.
What colors complement #23262c in a color palette?
Is #23262c readable on white or black?
#23262c has a 15.16:1 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.