#235731 Hex Color
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#235731 is a dark, unsaturated green that carries a grounded, serious weight. Because of its low chroma and deep tone, it excels as a dominant background for professional branding or editorial layouts. Pair this shade with soft cream or warm metallics to avoid a muddy appearance. White text provides excellent readability against this hex code, making it a reliable choice for dark mode UI designs.
Questions about #235731
What is #235731 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #235731 is rgb(35, 87, 49), in HSL hsl(136, 43%, 24%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 44%, 66%.
What colors pair best with #235731 for a balanced palette?
This deep green functions best when paired with soft cream or warm metallics to prevent the overall design from appearing muddy. These lighter accents provide the necessary contrast to lift the heavy, grounded weight of #235731 without sacrificing its professional tone.
Is #235731 a suitable choice for dark mode user interfaces?
Yes, #235731 works exceptionally well in dark mode UI designs because it provides a stable, unobtrusive background that allows white or light-toned text to stand out clearly. Its low chroma prevents eye strain while maintaining a sophisticated, high-contrast appearance.
Is #235731 readable on white or black?
#235731 has a 8.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.47:1 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.