#234966 Hex Color
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#234966 is a dark, muted blue with gray undertones and low saturation, giving it a cool, serious character. It suggests trust, stability, and authority without feeling harsh. Use it as a dominant background for finance, technology, or government interfaces, pairing it with white text for about 9.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #234966.
Questions about #234966
What is #234966 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #234966 is rgb(35, 73, 102), in HSL hsl(206, 49%, 27%) and in CMYK 66%, 28%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #234966?
#234966 pairs well with white, soft gray, pale blue, and warm neutrals such as sand or beige, which soften its cool, serious character without weakening its strong visual structure in interfaces and brand palettes.
Does #234966 read as warm or cool?
#234966 reads as a cool blue because its subdued hue and gray undertones lack the yellow or red warmth found in warmer blues. Its low saturation keeps the effect restrained, serious, and stable rather than bright or icy.
Where does #234966 work well in a design?
Use #234966 for dominant backgrounds, navigation, headings, dashboards, and branded interface areas where a calm, authoritative tone helps. Its dark value supports light text well, while lighter tints create coordinated panels and secondary surfaces.
Is #234966 readable on white or black?
#234966 has a 9.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.