#022835 Hex Color
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This dark, muted cyan carries a serious and mysterious tone. Because of its low saturation, #022835 functions well as a grounding background color for modern tech interfaces. It offers high contrast for white text, making it a practical choice for readable body copy. Pair it with crisp, bright accents to prevent the palette from feeling too dusty or heavy in your designs.
Questions about #022835
What is #022835 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #022835 is rgb(2, 40, 53), in HSL hsl(195, 93%, 11%) and in CMYK 96%, 25%, 0%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #022835?
Is #022835 suitable for website body text?
#022835 is an excellent choice for body text when placed on off-white or very light backgrounds. Because it maintains high contrast while feeling less harsh than pure black, it provides a sophisticated, readable alternative for modern, minimalist web layouts.
Is #022835 readable on white or black?
#022835 has a 15.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.35:1 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.