#235F9C Hex Color
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Reach for #235f9c when a layout needs a steady, workhorse blue for dashboards, finance apps, or moody brand pages. This muted dark blue reads serious and calm, its low saturation keeping it from shouting on screen. The hex code gives white text a contrast of about 6.6:1, so it passes WCAG AA behind small body copy. Pair it with warm grays instead of pure white; what colors make gray if you need to mix a fitting neutral.
Questions about #235f9c
What is #235f9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #235f9c is rgb(35, 95, 156), in HSL hsl(210, 63%, 37%) and in CMYK 78%, 39%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #235f9c?
Warm neutrals like cream, sand, and terracotta balance the coolness of #235f9c and keep it from feeling flat. Burgundy also works if you want a richer, more traditional palette.
Is #235f9c readable on white or black?
#235f9c has a 6.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.18:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.