#233C74 Hex Color
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#233c74 is a dark, muted blue with cool navy undertones and low saturation. Its restrained depth suggests seriousness, trust, and control, making it useful for corporate branding, security interfaces, finance, and formal layouts. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 10.7:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #233c74.
Questions about #233c74
What is #233c74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #233c74 is rgb(35, 60, 116), in HSL hsl(221, 54%, 30%) and in CMYK 70%, 48%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #233c74?
#233c74 pairs well with white, soft gray, pale blue, and warm neutrals; sand can soften its cool navy character, while muted gold adds contrast without overwhelming formal layouts.
Is #233c74 warm or cool?
#233c74 reads as a cool, dark blue because its blue channel is much stronger than its red and green channels. Its low saturation keeps it restrained rather than vivid, creating a controlled, dependable feel.
Is #233c74 readable on white or black?
#233c74 has a 10.65:1 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.