#002429 Hex Color
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#002429 is a nearly black, deeply unsaturated cyan with heavy dust undertones. This shadowy tone offers immense depth and creates a serious, moody atmosphere in dark mode UI designs. Because it sits so close to black, it provides an excellent, high-contrast base for white or neon typography. Pair this hex code with soft corals or muted golds to keep the palette from feeling too cold or sterile.
Questions about #002429
What is #002429 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #002429 is rgb(0, 36, 41), in HSL hsl(187, 100%, 8%) and in CMYK 100%, 12%, 0%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #002429 in a design palette?
Is #002429 suitable for body text in a dark mode design?
#002429 works best as a background color rather than for body text. Due to its extreme darkness, standard white or very light text provides excellent readability and creates a high-contrast, modern aesthetic that feels more sophisticated than a flat black background.
Is #002429 readable on white or black?
#002429 has a 16.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.28:1 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.