#232B7F Hex Color
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#232b7f sits between indigo and navy, a dark blue with a soft purple edge. Its low lightness makes it a dependable base for dark mode UI, night sky themes, and formal branding. It flatters muted gold and dusty rose more than plain white. White text holds about 12.2:1 contrast on this hex code, so small body text stays readable. Shades like it come from mixing purple with darker blues.
Questions about #232b7f
What is #232b7f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #232b7f is rgb(35, 43, 127), in HSL hsl(235, 57%, 32%) and in CMYK 72%, 66%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #232b7f?
Muted warm tones like dusty rose, soft gold, and terracotta bring out its purple undertone. For a quieter palette, pair it with slate gray or pale denim blue.
Is #232b7f readable on white or black?
#232b7f has a 12.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.72:1 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.