#233D6D Hex Color
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#233d6d is a dark, muted blue with cool undertones and low saturation, giving layouts a serious, stable feel. Its dusty finish suits corporate, finance, security, and government interfaces, especially as a supporting tone beside off-white or burgundy. White text achieves about 10.7:1 contrast, making this hex code suitable for accessible body text and dark UI backgrounds.
Questions about #233d6d
What is #233d6d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #233d6d is rgb(35, 61, 109), in HSL hsl(219, 51%, 28%) and in CMYK 68%, 44%, 0%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #233d6d?
#233d6d pairs well with off-white, burgundy, and restrained cool neutrals, creating a grounded palette with enough contrast for interfaces, editorial layouts, and formal branding.
Does #233d6d feel warm or cool?
#233d6d reads as a cool, serious blue because its blue base and muted saturation create a restrained appearance rather than the energy of a brighter, warmer blue used for playful or urgent designs.
Is #233d6d readable on white or black?
#233d6d has a 10.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.95:1 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.