#232C23 Hex Color
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#232c23 is a deep, low-saturation green that sits close to charcoal, with a matte, ashy appearance. Its low lightness creates a serious, stable mood without losing its organic undertone. Use this hex code as a dark background or supporting tone, pairing it with terracotta for restrained contrast. White text has about 14.4:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #232c23
What is #232c23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #232c23 is rgb(35, 44, 35), in HSL hsl(120, 11%, 15%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 20%, 83%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #232c23?
#232c23 pairs well with warm terracotta, muted cream, and aged brass because their lighter, warmer tones cut through its charcoal-green depth while keeping the palette grounded rather than stark or glossy.
Is #232c23 readable on white or black?
#232c23 has a 14.42:1 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.