#23534E Hex Color
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This dark, dusty teal carries a serious weight that works best as a moody background color. Because it is highly unsaturated, it provides a sophisticated alternative to pure black in UI design. It pairs well with crisp white text, which offers excellent readability against its deep surface. The hex code for this shade is #23534e.
Questions about #23534e
What is #23534e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #23534e is rgb(35, 83, 78), in HSL hsl(174, 41%, 23%) and in CMYK 58%, 0%, 6%, 67%.
Where does #23534e work best in UI design?
#23534e functions perfectly as a moody background color for landing pages, sidebars, or dark mode interfaces. Its high-level of darkness provides a sophisticated surface that makes white or light-toned typography feel intentional, readable, and distinctly modern.
What colors pair well with #23534e?
Is #23534e readable on white or black?
#23534e has a 8.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.41:1 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.