#00323B Hex Color

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This dark, dusty cyan carries a serious and mysterious tone. Because it is highly unsaturated, #00323b works best as a moody background color for tech or aerospace interfaces rather than for fine details. White text offers excellent contrast here, making it a functional choice for dark mode designs. Pair this hex code with warm, muted metallics to prevent it from feeling too cold.

Questions about #00323b

What is #00323b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00323b is rgb(0, 50, 59), in HSL hsl(189, 100%, 12%) and in CMYK 100%, 15%, 0%, 77%.
How should I use #00323b in UI design?
Use #00323b primarily as a background color for tech or aerospace branding to establish a serious, high-contrast environment. Because it is highly unsaturated, it provides a stable, unobtrusive canvas that makes white or light-toned typography stand out clearly.
What color palettes pair well with #00323b?
This color functions best when paired with warm, muted metallics to counteract its natural coolness. Consider adding accents of copper or gold to introduce visual warmth, which prevents the interface from feeling too sterile or detached.
Is #00323b readable on white or black?
#00323b has a 13.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.51:1 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.