#233D53 Hex Color
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Think of a slate board: this navy is that dark, that muted, with a dusty gray undertone and barely any saturation. The hex code #233d53 works as a dominant base for corporate, finance, or nautical layouts. White text clears AA easily at about 11.3:1 contrast. Pair it with brass or terracotta so it never reads flat.
Questions about #233d53
What is #233d53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #233d53 is rgb(35, 61, 83), in HSL hsl(208, 41%, 23%) and in CMYK 58%, 27%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #233d53?
Warm accents like terracotta, brass, and muted gold flatter #233d53, keeping its gray undertone from turning flat. Soft cream works well for text and highlights. Skip mid-tone blues nearby, since similar saturation makes both colors look dull.
Is #233d53 readable on white or black?
#233d53 has a 11.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.86:1 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.