#003E37 Hex Color
A deep, muted teal with sophisticated presence
This muted, desaturated teal sits near black on the spectrum. Its low chroma makes it a sophisticated alternative to charcoal for interface design. Because it maintains a 12.0:1 contrast ratio with white, the hex code #003e37 works well as a background for crisp typography. Avoid using it in large, flat blocks without sufficient negative space, as the dusty undertones can feel heavy.
Questions about #003e37
What is #003e37 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #003e37 is rgb(0, 62, 55), in HSL hsl(173, 100%, 12%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 11%, 76%.
Is #003e37 a good choice for text backgrounds?
#003e37 is an excellent background choice for high-readability interfaces because it maintains a 12.0:1 contrast ratio against white text. The deep, desaturated nature of the color minimizes eye strain while providing a professional, modern structure for your design.
What colors pair well with #003e37?
Because #003e37 acts as a neutral anchor, it pairs exceptionally well with muted terracotta for a warm contrast or a soft cream to keep typography legible. It also provides a steady foundation for accent colors like gold or mustard.
Is #003e37 readable on white or black?
#003e37 has a 12.03:1 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.