#23294F Hex Color
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A dark, muted indigo with a cool navy cast, #23294f has low saturation and a matte, inky finish. Its serious, mysterious character suits corporate branding, night-sky themes, meditation spaces, and formal interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 14:1 contrast, then add burgundy or warm gray for controlled contrast. The hex code is #23294f.
Questions about #23294f
What is #23294f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23294f is rgb(35, 41, 79), in HSL hsl(232, 39%, 22%) and in CMYK 56%, 48%, 0%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #23294f?
#23294f pairs well with burgundy, warm gray, muted gold, and white, balancing its cool navy cast with controlled warmth and clear contrast for branding and interface work with a formal, restrained feel.
Is #23294f warm or cool?
#23294f reads as a cool, muted indigo because its blue-violet base and low saturation create a restrained navy impression rather than a bright or warm purple in most lighting and interface contexts.
Where does #23294f work best?
#23294f works best as a dominant background, header, or panel color in corporate interfaces, night-sky themes, and meditation spaces, where its dark, matte quality creates focus without bright visual noise.
Is #23294f readable on white or black?
#23294f has a 13.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.50:1 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.