#23294C Hex Color
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A dusty, inky indigo, #23294c carries a serious and muted character. It functions best as a dark base for UI backgrounds or corporate branding, offering more mood than pure black. White text stands out clearly against this shade, ensuring high readability for small type. Because it is highly unsaturated, it provides a stable, professional anchor when paired with soft cream or warm metallic accents.
Questions about #23294c
What is #23294c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23294c is rgb(35, 41, 76), in HSL hsl(231, 37%, 22%) and in CMYK 54%, 46%, 0%, 70%.
How does #23294c function as a background color?
#23294c serves as a sophisticated, high-readability base for interface design because it maintains enough darkness to allow white text to pop while feeling less harsh than pure black. It provides a stable, professional anchor for minimalist or corporate digital projects.
Which color palettes complement the depth of #23294c?
You can elevate #23294c by pairing it with soft cream or warm metallic accents to provide contrast against its cool, muted undertones. These lighter, warmer tones prevent the overall design from feeling too cold while highlighting the inkiness of the indigo base.
Is #23294c readable on white or black?
#23294c has a 14.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.