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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#232B53 — Onyx
#232B53 is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 230° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #232B53
- f4f5fa
- d3d7ed
- b2badf
- 919cd1
- 707ec3
- 4f60b5
- 3f4d96
- 313c75
- 232b54
- 151a33
- 080912
Color schemes using #232B53
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#232B53 FAQ
What color is #232B53?
#232B53 is a shade of onyx in the blue family. It has a hue of 230 degrees, 41% saturation and 23% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #232B53?
#232B53 is rgb(35, 43, 83) in RGB, hsl(230, 41%, 23%) in HSL, and cmyk(58%, 48%, 0%, 67%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #232B53?
White text on this background reaches 13.62:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.54:1.
What colors go well with #232B53?
Its direct complement is #534B23. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #533323 and #435323 gives you contrast without the vibration.