#223476

#223476

Color Values

HEX

#223476

RGB

34, 52, 118

HSL

227.1, 55.3%, 29.8%

HSV

227.1, 71.2%, 46.3%

CMYK

71.2%, 55.9%, 0.0%, 53.7%

OKLCH

0.3512 0.1153 268.4

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark blues like navy and midnight convey authority, intelligence, and unshakeable confidence. They are the color of police uniforms, corporate suits, and official documents worldwide. Navy blue inspires feelings of security and order, anchoring visual hierarchies with gravitas.

Design Usage

Dark blue is the premier choice for header backgrounds, navigation bars, and footer sections in corporate websites. It provides excellent contrast for white text and creates a sense of depth and professionalism. Pair it with bright accent colors like orange or lime for vibrant CTAs that pop against the authoritative background.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #223476;
color: #223476;
border-color: #223476;
Nearest Tailwind: Blue 900 #1E3A8A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

11.53:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.82:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #223476?

RGB(34, 52, 118) · HSL(227.1, 55.3%, 29.8%) · CMYK(71.2%, 55.9%, 0.0%, 53.7%)

Does #223476 meet WCAG contrast on white?

11.53:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #223476?

Use FFFFFF text on a #223476 background; contrast on black is 1.82:1.