#234A56 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #234a56 is a blue-green cyan with gray undertones and a serious, slightly gloomy mood. Its low saturation gives interfaces and brand work a steady, thoughtful feel, while its dark value supports white text at about 9.6:1 contrast. Use the hex code #234a56 as a dominant background with warm ivory or copper accents.
Questions about #234a56
What is #234a56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #234a56 is rgb(35, 74, 86), in HSL hsl(194, 42%, 24%) and in CMYK 59%, 14%, 0%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #234a56?
Warm ivory, copper, muted terracotta, and soft beige pair well with #234a56 because their warmth balances its cool blue-green base and gray undertones, creating contrast without making the palette feel harsh.
Does #234a56 read as warm or cool?
#234a56 reads as a cool, dark blue-green because its cyan-leaning hue and gray undertones push it away from earthy warmth; the muted saturation keeps that coolness restrained, giving the shade a calm, serious, slightly gloomy mood.
Is #234a56 readable on white or black?
#234a56 has a 9.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.18:1 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.