#023521 Hex Color
A moody and sophisticated dark green
This extremely dark, unsaturated forest green offers a moody, grounding alternative to standard black. Because it carries such low chroma, #023521 works best as a primary background for high-contrast UI elements or elegant packaging. White text remains perfectly legible against it, with a 13.7:1 contrast ratio. Pair this hex code with soft copper or warm cream to keep the design from feeling too clinical.
Questions about #023521
What is #023521 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #023521 is rgb(2, 53, 33), in HSL hsl(156, 93%, 11%) and in CMYK 96%, 0%, 38%, 79%.
When should I use #023521 instead of pure black?
Use #023521 when you want the depth and grounding effect of black but need to soften the visual impact. It carries a subtle, organic forest green undertone that feels more premium and less harsh on screens than a stark, neutral black.
Which colors pair effectively with #023521?
Is #023521 readable on white or black?
#023521 has a 13.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.