Information about #23235C color

#23235C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#23235C falls into the Blue Color FamilyModerate Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(35, 35, 92) — 13.7% red, 13.7% green, 36.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 22 / 22 / 0 / 64. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#23235C is a clearly saturated classic blue that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Blast Off (#262857). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dark Phthalo Blue (#272D59) and Dark Persian Blue (#2D2759).

The recipe behind #23235C is rgb(35, 35, 92), with blue as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #23235C: 14.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:64), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #23235C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#23235C color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#23235C color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #23235C

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Blast Off color link
Blast Off

#262857

Paua color link
Paua

#2A2551

Delft Blue color link
Delft Blue

#1F305E

Space Cadet color link
Space Cadet

#1D2951

OSS Blue color link
OSS Blue

#1B2450

Paris M color link
Paris M

#312760

Aviator color link
Aviator

#2A3057

Biscay color link
Biscay

#1B3162

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#23235C
  • RGB35, 35, 92
  • CMYK22, 22, 0, 64
  • CSSrgb(35, 35, 92)
  • HSL240°, 45%, 25%
  • HSL Precise240°, 44.882%, 24.902%
  • HSV240°, 62%, 36%
  • HSB240°, 62%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • GLSLvec3(0.137, 0.137, 0.361)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.137, 0.137, 0.361, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.137, 0.137, 0.361)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.1%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID23235C
  • DECIMAL ID2302812
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01