#235889 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, this gloomy blue reads serious rather than playful. The hex code #235889 sits close to navy, and its low saturation keeps large surfaces calm, which suits finance and security design. White text reaches about 7.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy. It looks richer beside burgundy than beside cool grays.
Questions about #235889
What is #235889 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #235889 is rgb(35, 88, 137), in HSL hsl(209, 59%, 34%) and in CMYK 74%, 36%, 0%, 46%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #235889?
Warm ochre and burgundy flatter #235889 better than cool grays, which can flatten it. Cream and soft sand tones work well when you need a lighter accent on top.
Is #235889 readable on white or black?
#235889 has a 7.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.82:1 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.