#01242D Hex Color
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#01242d is a heavily desaturated, dark teal that leans toward black. Its dusty, muted quality provides a serious foundation for tech-focused interfaces or moody, modern branding. Because it offers high contrast against white text, it works well as a primary background color. Pair it with soft, muted oranges to make the dark, gloomy undertones pop without becoming overwhelming. The hex code for this color is #01242d.
Questions about #01242d
What is #01242d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #01242d is rgb(1, 36, 45), in HSL hsl(192, 96%, 9%) and in CMYK 98%, 20%, 0%, 82%.
What color palettes work best with #01242d?
How does #01242d compare to standard navy or black?
Unlike pure black, #01242d retains a subtle teal richness that makes interfaces feel more thoughtful and less stark. It offers superior readability when paired with white text, providing a softer, more sophisticated look compared to the harshness of high-contrast black backgrounds.
Is #01242d readable on white or black?
#01242d has a 16.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.29:1 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.