#235782 Hex Color
A serious deep blue with professional character
#235782 is a muted, deep blue with a heavy, professional character. Because it lacks high saturation, it avoids looking cartoonish and instead brings a sense of seriousness to interface backgrounds or corporate branding. The hex code for this shade is #235782. It offers excellent legibility for white text, so it works well as a base for large blocks of content without needing how to make gray techniques to soften it.
Questions about #235782
What is #235782 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #235782 is rgb(35, 87, 130), in HSL hsl(207, 58%, 32%) and in CMYK 73%, 33%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #235782 for professional designs?
#235782 works best when paired with crisp neutrals like off-white or light cool gray to maximize its professional, grounding effect. For high-contrast accents, a soft terracotta or warm yellow can break up the seriousness of this deep blue effectively.
Does #235782 work well for text-heavy interface backgrounds?
Yes, #235782 provides a stable foundation for white text because it lacks the intense saturation that often causes eye strain. It functions as a sophisticated, modern alternative to black or dark charcoal, especially in corporate dashboard design.
Is #235782 readable on white or black?
#235782 has a 7.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.75:1 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.