#004135 Hex Color
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#004135 is a desaturated, moody teal with heavy green undertones. Because it sits so dark, this shade functions best as a base for dark mode interfaces. White text reads clearly against it with an 11.6:1 contrast ratio, far exceeding the standard for body text. The hex code for this serious, sophisticated color is #004135. It offers a grounded alternative to standard black backgrounds.
Questions about #004135
What is #004135 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004135 is rgb(0, 65, 53), in HSL hsl(169, 100%, 13%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 18%, 75%.
What colors pair best with #004135?
Is #004135 suitable for body text in dark mode?
Yes, #004135 serves as an excellent background for body text because it offers an 11.6:1 contrast ratio when paired with white. It creates a much softer, more sophisticated reading environment than a standard, flat black background.
Is #004135 readable on white or black?
#004135 has a 11.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.