#003B00 Hex Color
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This extremely dark, unsaturated green carries a serious, almost moody weight. Because #003b00 is so close to black, it works best as a grounding accent rather than a full background. Pair it with crisp white text to maintain high contrast and readability. Designers often use this shade to establish authority in sustainable branding or professional, eco-conscious UI elements.
Questions about #003b00
What is #003b00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #003b00 is rgb(0, 59, 0), in HSL hsl(120, 100%, 12%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 100%, 77%.
How should I use #003b00 in a UI design?
Use #003b00 as a sophisticated grounding accent rather than a full page background to maintain visual interest. It works exceptionally well for footer elements or sidebars when paired with crisp white typography for high-readability contrast.
What colors pair well with #003b00?
Pair #003b00 with a clean cream or off-white to soften the look, or lean into its eco-conscious roots by combining it with a muted terracotta. These pairings balance the intense, dark weight of the green with natural, earthy warmth.
Is #003b00 readable on white or black?
#003b00 has a 12.91:1 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.