#232F4D Hex Color
A serious, muted navy for professional designs
This muted, dusty navy projects serious authority and professional control. Because it is highly unsaturated, #232f4d works as a sturdy background color for corporate or tech interfaces. It provides excellent accessibility for white text with a 13.2:1 contrast ratio. Use this hex code as a dominant base to ground your design, though pair it with crisp, light accents to keep the aesthetic from feeling too gloomy.
Questions about #232f4d
What is #232f4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #232f4d is rgb(35, 47, 77), in HSL hsl(223, 37%, 22%) and in CMYK 55%, 39%, 0%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #232f4d?
Pair #232f4d with crisp, light neutrals to prevent the design from feeling too gloomy. Clean whites, soft greys, or even a subtle cream can brighten the palette, while vibrant orange accents provide a striking, energetic contrast.
Is #232f4d readable on white or black?
#232f4d has a 13.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.58:1 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.