#23405A Hex Color
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Designers reach for #23405a when a layout needs a navy base that stays calm and steady. Its muted, gray-leaning blue reads professional in finance, law enforcement, and nautical branding. White text hits about 10.8:1 contrast on it, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. It flatters burgundy and warm cream, though it can wash out next to plain white backgrounds.
Questions about #23405a
What is #23405a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23405a is rgb(35, 64, 90), in HSL hsl(208, 44%, 25%) and in CMYK 61%, 29%, 0%, 65%.
How does white text perform on #23405a?
White text on #23405a reaches roughly 10.8:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body copy. That makes it a safe choice for dark UI backgrounds where small text needs to stay readable.
What colors pair well with #23405a?
Burgundy adds depth against this navy, while warm cream softens its cool tone. Muted slate gray and brass accents also work, especially in corporate, nautical, and formal design palettes.
Is #23405a readable on white or black?
#23405a has a 10.75:1 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.