#23368A Hex Color
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Dark and moderately saturated, #23368a is a cool blue with a slight violet cast. Its low lightness gives interfaces and formal branding a serious, controlled feel, while its strong color keeps it from looking gray. Use the hex code #23368a as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 10.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #23368a
What is #23368a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23368a is rgb(35, 54, 138), in HSL hsl(229, 60%, 34%) and in CMYK 75%, 61%, 0%, 46%.
How does #23368a read in design?
#23368a reads as a cool, dark blue with a slight violet cast, giving interfaces and formal branding a serious, controlled mood while retaining more visual strength than a gray-leaning navy. It works well for navigation, headings, and large background areas.
What colors pair well with #23368a?
#23368a pairs especially well with white for crisp contrast, pale blue for a restrained monochromatic scheme, and warm neutrals such as cream or sand to soften its cool violet cast. Use brighter accents sparingly so the dark blue remains the visual anchor.
Is #23368a readable on white or black?
#23368a has a 10.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 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.