#23332F Hex Color
A shadowed teal with calm depth
#23332f is a dark, muted teal with low saturation and an ashy, almost gray cast. Its matte depth gives interfaces and branding a serious, understated feel without the harshness of pure black. Use the hex code as a dominant background or supporting tone in dark mode, healthcare, wellness, and technology designs. White text has strong contrast here.
Questions about #23332f
What is #23332f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23332f is rgb(35, 51, 47), in HSL hsl(165, 19%, 17%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 8%, 80%.
Does white text work well on #23332f?
Yes, white text reads clearly on #23332f, which provides about a 13.2:1 contrast ratio and exceeds the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for body text on dark surfaces, including small labels, navigation, and paragraph copy.
What colors pair well with #23332f?
Warm copper or terracotta accents pair well with #23332f, adding a controlled lift against its low-saturation green-gray base without breaking the restrained mood, especially in otherwise dark interfaces and brand systems.
Is #23332f readable on white or black?
#23332f 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.