#2B23C4 Hex Color
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Deep but far from muted, this indigo leans electric, with a violet edge that keeps it from reading flat. The hex code #2b23c4 works best as a dominant base in dark interfaces and moody layouts, where white text hits roughly 9.8:1 contrast. Pair it with warm ochre or burgundy to offset its cold undertone.
Questions about #2b23c4
What is #2b23c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b23c4 is rgb(43, 35, 196), in HSL hsl(243, 70%, 45%) and in CMYK 78%, 82%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #2b23c4?
Warm ochre, burgundy, and muted gold balance the cool violet undertone of #2b23c4. For a quieter scheme, slate gray or a desaturated teal keeps the focus on the indigo itself.
Is #2b23c4 readable on white or black?
#2b23c4 has a 9.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.14:1 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.