#23414C Hex Color
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#23414c is a dark, dusty cyan with blue-green undertones and very low saturation. Its dim, ashy character gives interfaces a serious, mysterious depth without feeling stark. Use it as a dominant background in dark mode, pairing it with warm coral or muted cream for contrast. The hex code #23414c supports clear white body text at about 10.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #23414c
What is #23414c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23414c is rgb(35, 65, 76), in HSL hsl(196, 37%, 22%) and in CMYK 54%, 14%, 0%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #23414c?
#23414c pairs well with warm coral, muted cream, dusty rose, and soft copper because their warmer, lighter values offset its dark, low-saturation blue-green character in a compact palette or interface. Use one warm accent sparingly, while cream can carry larger areas without making the palette feel heavy.
Where should designers use #23414c?
#23414c works best as a dominant dark base for technology, aerospace, communication, or productivity interfaces, especially with light type and restrained accents that need a serious, focused visual tone throughout. Its muted cyan can look muddy in large, unbroken areas when surrounded by other dark colors, so add value contrast.
Is #23414c readable on white or black?
#23414c has a 10.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.93:1 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.