Color #23000F Color / Colour Code #23000F
This page shows the hex color code for color #23000f (#23000F). The colour is a pink tone with 100% saturation and 7% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #23000F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#23000F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 304, 334, and 4 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 334, 94, and 214 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #23000F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 334 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 334 to 19 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 334 with its complement at 154 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #23000F
Lightness variations at hue 334 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #23000F
Design Use Cases for #23000F
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #23000F is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Dark Mode Background
At just 7% lightness, #23000F works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Playfulness & Compassion
#23000F is in the pink range (hue 334). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #23000F (hue 334) to its complement at hue 154. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 4. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #23000f, #002414);
CSS Code for #23000F
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Colors visually similar to #23000F based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #23000F (#23000F)
#23000F is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 35 red, 0 green, and 15 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 35.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 334 degrees with 100% saturation and 7% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #23000F is 12/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 57% yellow, and 86% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #23000F against white is 19.47:1 and against black is 1.08:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #002414 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #23000F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #240021 and #240200, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #23000F?
- #23000F is Color #23000F, a pink color (colour) with RGB(35, 0, 15), HSL(334, 100%, 7%), and CMYK(0%, 100%, 57%, 86%). Its perceived brightness is 12/255.
- Is #23000F accessible for text?
- Against white, #23000F has a contrast ratio of 19.47:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.08:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #23000F?
- The complementary colour is #002414 (hue 154). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #240021 and #240200. The triadic palette adds #0F2400 and #000F24 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #23000F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #23000f; or rgb(35, 0, 15); or hsl(334, 100%, 7%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 334 100% 7%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.