#232834 Hex Color
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The hex code #232834 is a dark, muted blue that sits close to charcoal. Its low saturation and deep lightness give it a serious, almost grey cast, so it works best as a dominant base in dark mode interfaces and moody layouts. White text hits about 14.7:1 contrast on it, keeping small type crisp. Pair it with rust or dusty gold to warm things up.
Questions about #232834
What is #232834 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #232834 is rgb(35, 40, 52), in HSL hsl(222, 20%, 17%) and in CMYK 33%, 23%, 0%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #232834?
Warm, desaturated accents like terracotta, rust, and dusty gold bring out its blue undertones without clashing. Bright saturated colors tend to look harsh against it, so stay muted.
Is #232834 readable on white or black?
#232834 has a 14.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 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.