#003A4A Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This dark, dusty cyan brings a sense of serious depth to any project. It carries an air of mystery, making it a strong choice for moody backgrounds or professional technology branding. The hex code #003a4a offers a cool, refreshing alternative to standard navy or black. Designers use this shade to establish trust and create clear, focused contrast in their work.
Questions about #003a4a
What is #003a4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #003a4a is rgb(0, 58, 74), in HSL hsl(193, 100%, 15%) and in CMYK 100%, 22%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with this dark cyan?
Pair #003a4a with warm metallics like brushed gold or soft copper to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look. It also works beautifully with creamy off-whites or soft sand tones, which prevent the deep cyan from feeling too heavy or overwhelming.
Is #003a4a suitable for text on a white background?
This color functions well as text on a white background because its dark value provides excellent readability. However, always test the contrast ratio against your specific font size to ensure it fully meets accessibility standards for your target audience.
Is #003a4a readable on white or black?
#003a4a has a 12.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.70:1 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.