#00493A Hex Color
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This muted, dark teal feels grounded and serious, acting as a sturdy foundation for moody, sophisticated branding. Because it is highly unsaturated and cool, #00493a shines in UI backgrounds or as a calming dark mode base. Pair it with soft cream or dusty rose to prevent the color from appearing too gloomy. The hex code for this shade is #00493a.
Questions about #00493a
What is #00493a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00493a is rgb(0, 73, 58), in HSL hsl(168, 100%, 14%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 21%, 71%.
What colors pair well with the deep teal of #00493a?
Is #00493a suitable for use as a background color?
Yes, #00493a is an excellent choice for dark-themed UI backgrounds because it is highly unsaturated and avoids the harshness of pure black. Its muted character provides a professional, stable foundation that allows brighter text or accent elements to stand out clearly.
Is #00493a readable on white or black?
#00493a has a 10.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 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.