#232A33 Hex Color
A deep, serious charcoal blue hybrid
#232a33 is a dark, desaturated blue with strong grey undertones. It functions as a moody, serious base color for professional UI layouts, tech branding, or dark mode interfaces. Because this shade is quite dim, it offers excellent readability for white text. Use the hex code #232a33 as a modern alternative to standard black, as it brings more depth to a design palette without overwhelming the viewer.
Questions about #232a33
What is #232a33 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #232a33 is rgb(35, 42, 51), in HSL hsl(214, 19%, 17%) and in CMYK 31%, 18%, 0%, 80%.
How does #232a33 perform as a background color for UI design?
Because #232a33 is a deeply saturated dark tone, it provides excellent contrast for white or light-grey typography. It is effectively used as a softer, more sophisticated alternative to pure black in dark-mode interfaces, reducing eye strain while maintaining professional clarity.
What colors work well when pairing with #232a33?
This color pairs best with high-contrast accent colors like bright cyan or soft amber to create visual interest. Because the base is so neutral, it also grounds muted palettes nicely when paired with lighter shades of slate or silver.
Is #232a33 readable on white or black?
#232a33 has a 14.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.