#235E23 Hex Color
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#235e23 is a dark, muted green with low lightness and a deep, grounded character. Use it as a dominant brand color for sustainability, finance, pharmacy, or gardening, pairing it with warm cream for clarity. White text reaches about 7.8:1 contrast, making this hex code effective for accessible interfaces and moody designs.
Questions about #235e23
What is #235e23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #235e23 is rgb(35, 94, 35), in HSL hsl(120, 46%, 25%) and in CMYK 63%, 0%, 63%, 63%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #235e23?
Warm cream, soft beige, and muted gold pair well with #235e23, creating clear contrast while preserving its deep, grounded mood in brand palettes and interface layouts with plenty of breathing room. Use terracotta accents when the design needs more warmth.
Where does #235e23 work best?
#235e23 works well for sustainability, finance, pharmacy, and gardening brands because its dark, muted green feels stable, natural, and trustworthy without the brightness of vivid green or the intensity of neon shades. Warm cream backgrounds can improve clarity and balance.
Is #235e23 readable on white or black?
#235e23 has a 7.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.69:1 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.