#23363D Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #23363d is a gray-leaning cyan with a matte, smoky finish. Its low lightness brings seriousness and depth to interfaces, branding, and moody layouts. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background with white text, which reaches about 12.6:1 contrast. The hex code #23363d pairs well with soft aqua or muted coral accents.
Questions about #23363d
What is #23363d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23363d is rgb(35, 54, 61), in HSL hsl(196, 27%, 19%) and in CMYK 43%, 11%, 0%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #23363d?
Does #23363d look warm or cool?
#23363d reads as a cool color because its blue-green cyan hue is softened by gray and low brightness, giving the shade a restrained, smoky character rather than a bright, energetic appearance.
Where should designers use #23363d?
#23363d works well as a dominant background for dark-mode screens, navigation bars, cards, and brand panels because its low lightness creates depth while leaving room for lighter text and restrained accents.
Is #23363d readable on white or black?
#23363d has a 12.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.66:1 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.