#00242B Hex Color
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#00242b is a very dark cyan that sits just shy of black. Its low saturation and deep value give it a moody, subdued character, which makes it a strong dominant base for dark mode UI and moody brand palettes. White text reads clearly on it at about 16.3:1 contrast. Pair it with a warm accent like coral or amber so the palette doesn’t go flat.
Questions about #00242b
What is #00242b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00242b is rgb(0, 36, 43), in HSL hsl(190, 100%, 8%) and in CMYK 100%, 16%, 0%, 83%.
What text color works best on #00242b?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 16.3:1 contrast on #00242b. That clears the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 with plenty of room, so small body text stays readable. Light grays work too but lose some clarity.
What colors pair well with #00242b?
Warm accents like coral, amber, or muted gold keep #00242b from feeling flat, since the color itself is very dark and desaturated. Cooler greens and blues tend to disappear against it.
Is #00242b readable on white or black?
#00242b has a 16.31:1 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.