#23314D Hex Color
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Far from a vivid royal blue, #23314d is a dark, dusty navy with ashy undertones. The low saturation keeps it steady, making it a solid base for finance, tech, and government layouts. White text hits about 13:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with muted gold for warmth, or darken it toward mixing black when you need more depth. The hex code #23314d reads inky, never bright.
Questions about #23314d
What is #23314d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23314d is rgb(35, 49, 77), in HSL hsl(220, 37%, 22%) and in CMYK 55%, 36%, 0%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #23314d?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and burgundy bring warmth to #23314d without clashing with its gray undertones. For a cooler palette, try slate gray or pale steel blue.
Is #23314d readable on white or black?
#23314d has a 12.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 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.