#003831 Hex Color
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#003831 is a dark, dim teal with cool green undertones and low lightness. Its gloomy, serious character suits moody interfaces, wellness branding, and refined hospitality backgrounds. Use this hex code as a dominant dark base with warm terracotta or soft cream accents. White text has about a 13.0:1 contrast ratio against it, making small body text highly readable.
Questions about #003831
What is #003831 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #003831 is rgb(0, 56, 49), in HSL hsl(173, 100%, 11%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 13%, 78%.
Where does #003831 work best in a design?
#003831 works best as a dominant dark base for moody interfaces, large panels, navigation bars, and hospitality or wellness branding, where its low lightness creates depth without demanding attention from foreground content.
What colors pair well with #003831?
Warm terracotta, soft cream, and muted brass pair well with #003831 because they add warmth and separation against its cool, shadowed teal base without making the palette feel bright or busy. Use cream for broad contrast and terracotta sparingly for calls to action or visual emphasis.
Is #003831 readable on white or black?
#003831 has a 13.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 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.