#234484 Hex Color
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#234484 is a dark, cool blue with moderate saturation and a slightly muted, shaded character. It gives interfaces a serious, dependable feel, fitting finance, security, government, and corporate design. Use it as a dominant background with white text; its hex code provides about 9.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #234484
What is #234484 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #234484 is rgb(35, 68, 132), in HSL hsl(220, 58%, 33%) and in CMYK 73%, 48%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #234484?
#234484 pairs well with burgundy and warm off-white because its cool, moderately muted blue gains warmth and definition from restrained red and cream accents, especially for branding, dashboards, and editorial layouts.
Is #234484 readable on white or black?
#234484 has a 9.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.23:1 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.