#012317 Hex Color
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#012317 is a near-black, dusty teal that sits at the edge of visibility. It works well as a moody background for tech interfaces because it offers excellent contrast for white text at a 16.7:1 ratio. Pair this hex code with warm, pale neutrals to break up its severity. Because it is so dark, use it for base layers rather than fine details.
Questions about #012317
What is #012317 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #012317 is rgb(1, 35, 23), in HSL hsl(159, 94%, 7%) and in CMYK 97%, 0%, 34%, 86%.
What colors pair effectively with #012317?
#012317 works best when balanced against warm, pale neutrals like soft beige or cream to lighten its heavy, near-black presence. You can also introduce muted metallic accents or cool silver to emphasize the subtle teal undertones without overwhelming the design.
Is #012317 suitable for long-form text?
While #012317 provides an excellent, high-contrast base for white text, it is generally too dark for body copy itself. Use this color as a primary background layer to create a moody, professional atmosphere in web design, but stick to lighter grays for readable paragraphs.
Is #012317 readable on white or black?
#012317 has a 16.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.25:1 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.