#233253 Hex Color
A serious and professional inky navy
This muted, inky navy carries a heavy, serious weight due to its extremely low saturation. Because it is so dark, #233253 functions best as a dominant base for corporate or tech interfaces, providing a stable, professional backdrop. It offers excellent contrast for white text, ensuring high readability for UI elements. Pair this hex code with dusty pastels to soften its cold, authoritative character.
Questions about #233253
What is #233253 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #233253 is rgb(35, 50, 83), in HSL hsl(221, 41%, 23%) and in CMYK 58%, 40%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with the deep navy of #233253?
Why is #233253 effective for corporate web design?
The extremely low saturation of #233253 creates a stable, grounded environment that feels reliable and trustworthy for professional interfaces. It functions as an ideal dark base, allowing high-contrast white or light-toned UI elements to remain perfectly legible for the end user.
Is #233253 readable on white or black?
#233253 has a 12.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.65:1 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.