#232D64 Hex Color
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#232d64 is a dark, muted indigo with cool navy undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its depth suggests seriousness, structure, trust, and mystery without feeling vivid. Use it as a dominant background for corporate, spiritual, or night-sky designs, pairing it with burgundy or warm ivory. The hex code #232d64 supports clear white body text at about 12.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #232d64
What is #232d64 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #232d64 is rgb(35, 45, 100), in HSL hsl(231, 48%, 26%) and in CMYK 65%, 55%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #232d64?
#232d64 pairs well with warm ivory for contrast, burgundy for a richer accent, and muted blue-gray for a restrained palette. These combinations soften its cool navy depth without making the design feel overly bright.
Where does #232d64 work best in design?
#232d64 works well as a dominant background for corporate layouts, spiritual themes, and night-sky designs, where its muted indigo tone conveys trust, structure, and mystery. Pair it with warm light text or restrained accents to preserve its calm, serious character.
Is #232d64 readable on white or black?
#232d64 has a 12.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.63:1 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.