#234379 Hex Color
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The hex code #234379 identifies a dark, muted navy blue with cool undertones and low saturation. Its shaded, serious character suggests trust and authority, suiting security, finance, government, and formal technology interfaces. Use it as a dominant background or strong brand base, then add warm burgundy for contrast. White text reaches about 9.8:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy under WCAG AA.
Questions about #234379
What is #234379 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #234379 is rgb(35, 67, 121), in HSL hsl(218, 55%, 31%) and in CMYK 71%, 45%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #234379?
#234379 pairs well with warm burgundy and soft off-white because warmer or lighter accents offset its cool, low-saturation base without weakening its formal mood, making them effective for borders and selected call-to-action elements.
Is #234379 readable on white or black?
#234379 has a 9.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.15:1 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.