#23385C Hex Color
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Muted and strongly shaded, #23385c is a cool blue with low saturation and a matte, smoky finish. Its serious, controlled mood suits finance, security, government, and corporate interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 11.7:1 contrast. The hex code for this dependable navy is #23385c.
Questions about #23385c
What is #23385c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23385c is rgb(35, 56, 92), in HSL hsl(218, 45%, 25%) and in CMYK 62%, 39%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #23385c?
Pair #23385c with white for crisp contrast, pale blue for a calm monochromatic scheme, or a warm accent such as amber to balance its cool, restrained appearance in interfaces and branding.
Is #23385c a warm or cool color?
#23385c reads as a cool, muted navy because its blue hue and low saturation create a smoky, restrained appearance rather than the warmth typically associated with red or yellow undertones. It works well when a layout needs focus and visual authority.
Is #23385c readable on white or black?
#23385c has a 11.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.79:1 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.