#235589 Hex Color
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#235589 is a muted, deep blue that projects serious authority. It feels grounded and reliable, making it a strong choice for finance or technology dashboards. Because this shade is somewhat unsaturated, it serves best as a dominant background color where you need high legibility. Pair it with crisp white text to achieve a sharp 7.7:1 contrast ratio that ensures readable UI components.
Questions about #235589
What is #235589 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #235589 is rgb(35, 85, 137), in HSL hsl(211, 59%, 34%) and in CMYK 74%, 38%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #235589 for UI design?
Is #235589 suitable for large background areas?
Yes, #235589 is an ideal candidate for large background surfaces because its muted saturation prevents it from overwhelming the user. It anchors complex information displays like financial dashboards, ensuring the interface feels stable, professional, and easy on the eyes during extended use.
Is #235589 readable on white or black?
#235589 has a 7.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.73:1 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.