#003C3D Hex Color
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#003c3d is a murky, desaturated teal that carries a heavy, serious weight. Its low lightness makes it an excellent choice for moody UI backgrounds or dark mode interfaces. Because this shade provides strong contrast against white text, it maintains excellent readability in smaller font sizes. Use this hex code as a stabilizing base color rather than an accent to capture its grounded, professional character.
Questions about #003c3d
What is #003c3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #003c3d is rgb(0, 60, 61), in HSL hsl(181, 100%, 12%) and in CMYK 100%, 2%, 0%, 76%.
When should I use #003c3d in a UI design?
Use #003c3d as a professional background or anchoring base for dark mode interfaces rather than as an accent color. Its low lightness provides excellent readability for white text, ensuring your typography remains crisp and accessible on high-contrast, moody layouts.
Which colors pair well with #003c3d?
Pair #003c3d with crisp whites or very light grays to maximize readability, or use soft terracotta for a sophisticated, balanced contrast. Because this color is so desaturated and heavy, it also works remarkably well alongside muted beige to add warmth without overwhelming the serious, grounded tone of the teal.
Is #003c3d readable on white or black?
#003c3d has a 12.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.