#002E38 Hex Color
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#002e38 is a dim, near-black cyan that carries a heavy, serious mood. Because of its extremely low saturation and deep value, it functions best as a dominant background color in dark mode interfaces. It offers excellent contrast for white text, which pops against this shade. Pair it with soft cream accents to prevent the overall design from feeling too cold or sterile.
Questions about #002e38
What is #002e38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #002e38 is rgb(0, 46, 56), in HSL hsl(191, 100%, 11%) and in CMYK 100%, 18%, 0%, 78%.
How can I effectively use #002e38 in UI design?
#002e38 functions as a robust alternative to pure black for background surfaces. Because it carries a subtle cyan undertone, it feels less sterile than true black and provides excellent legibility for white or soft cream typography in dark mode interfaces.
Which accent colors work best with #002e38?
Soft cream, muted gold, or pale sage tones work beautifully with #002e38 to break up its heavy, serious nature. These lighter, warmer shades prevent the overall design from feeling too cold or overly industrial by adding necessary visual warmth.
Is #002e38 readable on white or black?
#002e38 has a 14.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.44:1 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.