#002E2E Hex Color
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#002e2e is a dim, near-black cyan with heavy green undertones. It creates an imposing, somber base for tech-focused interfaces or moody brand identities. Because it sits so low in value, it works best as a background color paired with high-contrast, warm off-whites or soft creams to improve readability. The hex code for this dark, dusty shade is #002e2e.
Questions about #002e2e
What is #002e2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #002e2e is rgb(0, 46, 46), in HSL hsl(180, 100%, 9%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 0%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #002e2e?
Is #002e2e suitable for large blocks of text?
Using #002e2e as a background color for large text blocks is generally not recommended because it lacks sufficient contrast against standard dark text colors. If you must use it as a background, ensure all overlaid text uses very light or off-white tones to meet accessibility standards.
Is #002e2e readable on white or black?
#002e2e has a 14.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 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.