#235D6C Hex Color
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#235d6c is a dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones and low saturation. Its shadowed quality suggests mystery and seriousness while retaining a refreshing, open feel. Use it as a dominant UI background or branding base, pairing it with warm coral for contrast. White text remains highly legible, with about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #235d6c.
Questions about #235d6c
What is #235d6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #235d6c is rgb(35, 93, 108), in HSL hsl(192, 51%, 28%) and in CMYK 68%, 14%, 0%, 58%.
Does #235d6c work with white text?
Yes, #235d6c provides strong contrast with white text, measuring about 7.4:1 in the accessibility check, so white works well for normal interface text, navigation, buttons, and other content placed over this dark background.
What colors pair well with #235d6c?
Warm coral creates a lively complementary contrast with #235d6c, while off-white and pale blue-green keep the palette restrained, making the dark cyan useful as a background with coral reserved for accents and calls to action.
Is #235d6c warm or cool?
#235d6c reads as a cool color because its blue-green balance leans toward cyan rather than yellow or red, while its low saturation and dark value give that coolness a serious, steady mood instead of a sharp or icy feel.
Is #235d6c readable on white or black?
#235d6c has a 7.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.