#002100 Hex Color
A Near-Black Green With Weight
Reach for #002100 when a design needs a near-black green that stays natural instead of cold. Its heavy black base and low saturation give it a gloomy, grounded feel, so it works as a dark mode background or dominant base for eco and finance brands. The hex code #002100 pairs well with soft sage or muted gold. White text on it hits about 17.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #002100
What is #002100 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #002100 is rgb(0, 33, 0), in HSL hsl(120, 100%, 6%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 100%, 87%.
What colors pair well with #002100?
Muted gold, warm off-whites, and dusty sage pair well with #002100 because they lift its darkness without clashing with its low saturation. Bright neons look harsh against it, and cool grays can flatten the green.
Is #002100 readable on white or black?
#002100 has a 17.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.21:1 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.