#003D40 Hex Color
A serious, moody, and grounded cyan
This dark, muted cyan carries a heavy, serious weight due to its low saturation. Because it sits so deep on the spectrum, #003d40 functions best as a moody background or a primary grounding element in interface design. It offers exceptional contrast for white text, ensuring readability in dense layouts. The hex code for this cool, dusty teal is #003d40.
Questions about #003d40
What is #003d40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #003d40 is rgb(0, 61, 64), in HSL hsl(183, 100%, 13%) and in CMYK 100%, 5%, 0%, 75%.
Is #003d40 a good choice for text?
#003d40 serves as a fantastic background color rather than a text color, primarily because it offers high readability when paired with white or very light off-white typography. Its heavy, muted presence creates a grounding effect without overwhelming the visual hierarchy.
What colors complement #003d40?
This cool, dusty teal pairs effectively with soft warm beige or creamy ivory tones to balance its natural chill. You can also ground the palette by adding an accent of burnt orange or deep rust to introduce a necessary visual pop.
Is #003d40 readable on white or black?
#003d40 has a 12.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.74:1 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.