#234A73 Hex Color
Steady Navy with a Cool, Muted Edge
A dark, muted navy with a cool gray cast. #234a73 holds up as a dominant base in corporate, finance, and nautical work, and white text over it reaches about 9.1:1 contrast. The hex code can turn flat next to black, so pair it with brass or burgundy accents to add warmth.
Questions about #234a73
What is #234a73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #234a73 is rgb(35, 74, 115), in HSL hsl(211, 53%, 29%) and in CMYK 70%, 36%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #234a73?
Warm accents like burgundy and brass lift #234a73 without clashing, since its low saturation leaves room for richer tones. Cool grays also work when you want a tighter, more uniform palette.
Is #234a73 readable on white or black?
#234a73 has a 9.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.29:1 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.