#234990 Hex Color
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#234990 is a dark, muted navy with a cool, steady presence. Its low saturation keeps it from feeling loud, which suits dominant roles in finance, law, and government design. White text reaches about 8.7:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable on top. Try pairing it with burgundy or warm ochre instead of the usual neutrals for a richer palette.
Questions about #234990
What is #234990 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #234990 is rgb(35, 73, 144), in HSL hsl(219, 61%, 35%) and in CMYK 76%, 49%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #234990?
Burgundy and warm ochre both flatter #234990, adding warmth that its cool undertone lacks. For quieter schemes, use desaturated sand or slate tones as supporting neutrals.
Is #234990 readable on white or black?
#234990 has a 8.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.42:1 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.