#233A01 Hex Color
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This dark, muddy lime feels heavy and serious. Due to its low lightness, #233a01 works best as a moody background for gaming or tech interfaces. It offers excellent contrast with white text, hitting a 12.5:1 ratio, which is plenty for small body text. Pair it with soft cream accents to cut through its dense, unsaturated nature. The hex code for this shade is #233a01.
Questions about #233a01
What is #233a01 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #233a01 is rgb(35, 58, 1), in HSL hsl(84, 97%, 12%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 98%, 77%.
How should I use #233a01 in a UI design?
#233a01 serves best as a deep, moody background color for gaming platforms or developer-focused interfaces where readability is key. Because it is so dark, white text provides excellent legibility, achieving a high contrast ratio that makes content pop off the screen.
What colors pair well with #233a01?
This color pairs effectively with soft, warm creams or light ivory accents to cut through its heavy, unsaturated nature. Avoid pure stark white, which can feel too jarring, and instead use gentle off-white tones to maintain a balanced, sophisticated aesthetic.
Is #233a01 readable on white or black?
#233a01 has a 12.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.67:1 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.