#013A40 Hex Color

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The hex code #013a40 is a dark, muted cyan with strong blue-green undertones and very low lightness. Its dusty, cool character suits moody backgrounds, dark-mode interfaces, technology branding, and aerospace themes. Use it as a dominant base with warm coral or soft cream accents. White text remains highly readable, making this hex code practical for body text and large headings.

Questions about #013a40

What is #013a40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #013a40 is rgb(1, 58, 64), in HSL hsl(186, 97%, 13%) and in CMYK 98%, 9%, 0%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #013a40?
Warm coral and soft cream pair well with #013a40, adding lively or gentle contrast while preserving its cool blue-green character across interfaces, branding, and editorial layouts that use it as a dark base.
Does #013a40 feel warm or cool?
#013a40 reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue-green hue combines with low lightness and restrained saturation, giving it a quiet, serious presence rather than a bright tropical feel in most palettes.
Is #013a40 readable on white or black?
#013a40 has a 12.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.68:1 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.