Deep Soft Blue is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #23238B, which equals rgb(35, 35, 139) in RGB and hsl(240, 60%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C75 M75 Y0 K45, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#23238B - RGB
35, 35, 139 - HSL
240°, 60%, 34% - CMYK
75, 75, 0, 45 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Deep Soft Blue
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 12.47:1. Its complementary color is #8B8B23.
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Deep Soft Blue color codes
| HEX | #23238B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(35, 35, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 60%, 34%) |
| HSV | 240°, 75%, 55% |
| CMYK | 75%, 75%, 0%, 45% |
| Decimal | 2302859 |
Shades and tints of Deep Soft Blue
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DADAEC - 100
#B6B6D8 - 200
#9191C5 - 300
#6C6CB2 - 400
#48489E - 500
#23238B - 600
#1D1D74 - 700
#17175D - 800
#121246 - 900
#0C0C2E - 950
#060617
Color harmonies for Deep Soft Blue
- Complementary
#8B8B23≈ Deep Soft Citron - Analogous −30°
#23578B≈ Deep Soft Azure - Analogous +30°
#57238B≈ Deep Soft Amethyst - Triadic +120°
#8B2323≈ Deep Soft Cardinal - Triadic +240°
#238B23≈ Forest Green - Split 150°
#8B5723≈ Deep Soft Tangerine - Split 210°
#578B23≈ Deep Soft Spring Bud
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Soft Blue
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Soft Blue | Aa | 12.47:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Soft Blue | Aa | 1.68:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Soft Blue
background-color: #23238B;color: #23238B;background-color: rgb(35, 35, 139);background-color: hsl(240, 60%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-soft-blue: #23238B; }class="bg-[#23238B]"Colors similar to Deep Soft Blue
- Deep Soft Ultramarine
#2D238B - Deep Soft Royal
#232D8B - Deep Soft Indigo
#37238B - Deep Bright Royal
#111F9C - Deep Soft Cobalt
#23378B - Deep Bright Cobalt
#112D9C - Deep Soft Iris
#42238B - Deep Bright Ultramarine
#1F119C - Dark Bright Cobalt
#0D2277 - Deep Bright Indigo
#2D119C - Dark Bright Sapphire
#0D2D77 - Dark Bright Royal
#0D1877
More blue shades
- Pale Bright Blue
#8888F2 - Very Pale Bright Blue
#ACACF6 - Palest Bright Blue
#D1D1FA - Darkest Soft Blue
#0A0A29 - Very Dark Soft Blue
#121249 - Dark Soft Blue
#1B1B6A - Medium Dark Soft Blue
#2B2BAB - Soft Blue
#3333CC - Medium Light Soft Blue
#5454D4 - Light Soft Blue
#7474DC - Pale Soft Blue
#9595E4
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Soft Blue?
The HEX code for Deep Soft Blue is #23238B.
What is the RGB value of Deep Soft Blue?
Deep Soft Blue has an RGB value of 35, 35, 139 (rgb(35, 35, 139)). In HSL it is 240°, 60%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Soft Blue?
Use white text on Deep Soft Blue. White text has a contrast ratio of 12.47:1 and black text has 1.68:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Soft Blue?
The complementary color of Deep Soft Blue is #8B8B23. Analogous colors #23578B and #57238B also pair well.