#00383B Hex Color
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#00383b is a dark, dusty cyan with a cool, muted character. Its heavy saturation makes it an excellent choice for moody web backgrounds or high-contrast tech branding. White text is highly legible against this tone, offering a 12.9:1 contrast ratio that meets strict accessibility standards. Because of its intense depth, use this hex code as a base color rather than a small accent.
Questions about #00383b
What is #00383b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00383b is rgb(0, 56, 59), in HSL hsl(183, 100%, 12%) and in CMYK 100%, 5%, 0%, 77%.
Which colors pair well with #00383b for a balanced palette?
Is #00383b readable on white or black?
#00383b has a 12.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 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.