#233140 Hex Color
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A dense, inky blue that leans heavily into grey, #233140 feels serious and grounded. Its muted saturation makes it a practical choice for dark backgrounds where white text remains highly legible. Because it possesses such significant depth, it works best as a primary interface color or a moody base. Pair it with soft cream or muted metallics to prevent the overall design from feeling too bleak.
Questions about #233140
What is #233140 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #233140 is rgb(35, 49, 64), in HSL hsl(211, 29%, 19%) and in CMYK 45%, 23%, 0%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #233140?
#233140 works best when balanced by lighter, warmer tones to prevent the design from feeling too bleak or cold. It pairs beautifully with soft creams, muted gold, or even a warm terracotta to provide a sophisticated, high-contrast visual balance.
Is #233140 a good choice for text backgrounds?
#233140 is an excellent selection for a dark interface background because its muted saturation ensures white or light-colored text remains highly legible. It provides a serious, professional grounding effect without the stark, flat harshness of pure black.
Is #233140 readable on white or black?
#233140 has a 13.25:1 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.