#000203 Hex Color
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#000203 is an almost-black shade with faint cool blue-green undertones and a sooty, muted finish. Its severe darkness suggests authority, secrecy, and control, making it effective for luxury branding, editorial layouts, and dark interfaces. Use the hex code #000203 as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 20.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #000203
What is #000203 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #000203 is rgb(0, 2, 3), in HSL hsl(200, 100%, 1%) and in CMYK 100%, 33%, 0%, 99%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Does #000203 work well with white text?
White text on #000203 provides about a 20.8:1 contrast ratio, comfortably exceeding WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal text. This makes the shade suitable for dominant backgrounds, though nearby dark colors may lose separation.
What colors pair well with #000203?
#000203 pairs best with white, pale gray, icy blue, and muted metallic tones that preserve contrast while complementing its cool blue-green cast. Use pale accents for readable text and a refined rather than harsh finish.
Does #000203 read as warm or cool?
#000203 reads cool because its near-black base carries faint blue-green undertones rather than red or yellow ones. It creates a restrained, secretive mood and works well where you want authority without the flatness of pure black.
Is #000203 readable on white or black?
#000203 has a 20.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.00:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.