#00302A Hex Color
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This extremely dark, desaturated teal carries a moody and serious weight. Because it is so close to black, #00302a works best as a primary dark-mode background rather than text. It pairs well with crisp, high-contrast whites or muted metallic accents. The hex code for this dim shade is #00302a, which offers a 14.4:1 contrast ratio against white text for superior readability.
Questions about #00302a
What is #00302a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00302a is rgb(0, 48, 42), in HSL hsl(173, 100%, 9%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 13%, 81%.
Why is #00302a better as a background than text?
#00302a is so close to black that it lacks the necessary contrast to be legible when used for body copy or small text. However, it excels as a sophisticated dark-mode background that makes white or metallic accents pop significantly.
What colors pair well with #00302a?
Pair #00302a with crisp, high-contrast whites to maintain readability, or use soft metallics like silver to create a premium, balanced aesthetic. Avoid mid-tone colors that might muddy the visual hierarchy of your layout.
Is #00302a readable on white or black?
#00302a has a 14.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.