#002831 Hex Color
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#002831 is a near-black, heavily desaturated cyan that carries a somber, industrial weight. This dim tone functions best as a dark-mode background or a grounding neutral rather than a primary accent. It offers exceptional readability for white text, achieving a high contrast ratio. Pair it with soft, warm creams to temper its moody, dusty character, or use it to anchor complex tech-focused interfaces. The hex code for this color is #002831.
Questions about #002831
What is #002831 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #002831 is rgb(0, 40, 49), in HSL hsl(191, 100%, 10%) and in CMYK 100%, 18%, 0%, 81%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Where should I use #002831 in a design layout?
#002831 works best as a primary background color for modern dark-mode interfaces, where its high contrast makes white text extremely readable. Use it to anchor layouts, avoiding it as a small text color where its depth might be lost.
What colors pair well with #002831?
Is #002831 readable on white or black?
#002831 has a 15.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.34:1 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.