#233D54 Hex Color
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#233d54 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation, giving it a serious, dependable feel. It suits finance, technology, government, and security branding as a dominant background or navigation color. Pair the hex code #233d54 with burgundy or warm ivory for contrast. White text reaches about 11.2:1 contrast, making it practical for dark interfaces.
Questions about #233d54
What is #233d54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #233d54 is rgb(35, 61, 84), in HSL hsl(208, 41%, 23%) and in CMYK 58%, 27%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #233d54?
#233d54 pairs well with warm ivory, white, and burgundy, which add clear contrast while preserving its serious blue-gray character; softer beige and muted gold can warm the palette without making the dark foundation feel overly bright.
Is #233d54 a warm or cool color?
#233d54 reads as cool because its blue base and gray undertones keep it visually restrained rather than warm, while its low saturation softens the intensity for dependable, formal-looking navigation, headers, backgrounds, and interface panels.
Is #233d54 readable on white or black?
#233d54 has a 11.24:1 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.