#23312B Hex Color
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#23312b is an incredibly dark, desaturated teal that borders on charcoal. Because it is so moody and low in chroma, this hex code excels as a modern alternative to black for UI backgrounds or large typography. It pairs cleanly with soft, muted terracotta or cream to cut the gloom. Since white text offers high contrast, use this color for sophisticated, readable text-heavy designs.
Questions about #23312b
What is #23312b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23312b is rgb(35, 49, 43), in HSL hsl(154, 17%, 16%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 12%, 81%.
How can I use #23312b effectively in web UI design?
#23312b excels as a primary background or surface color because it offers more depth than standard black. Pair it with soft cream or muted terracotta to maintain high readability while keeping the overall aesthetic sophisticated and grounded.
Is #23312b suitable for body text or large headings?
This color is best suited for large headings or UI elements rather than small, dense body text. Its extremely dark, desaturated nature makes it feel like an architectural charcoal, providing excellent contrast against white or off-white backgrounds for clean, modern interfaces.
Is #23312b readable on white or black?
#23312b has a 13.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.54:1 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.