#232D30 Hex Color
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#232d30 is a very dark, muted cyan with blue-green and gray undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, shadowed mood suited to technology, aerospace, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background with white text, which reaches about a 14.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #232d30.
Questions about #232d30
What is #232d30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #232d30 is rgb(35, 45, 48), in HSL hsl(194, 16%, 16%) and in CMYK 27%, 6%, 0%, 81%.
Is #232d30 warm or cool?
#232d30 reads as cool because its muted cyan base leans blue-green, while gray undertones soften the saturation and prevent it from feeling vivid. That balance gives it a restrained, technical mood rather than a warm, earthy character.
What colors pair well with #232d30?
Pair #232d30 with off-white, pale cyan, soft gray, or muted terracotta accents to balance its cool, dark base; terracotta adds warmth, while pale neutrals keep the overall design calm and readable.
Is #232d30 readable on white or black?
#232d30 has a 14.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.48:1 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.