#023540 Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated cyan feels grounded and serious with its heavy green-blue undertones. Because it is so moody and dim, #023540 works best as a primary background for tech interfaces or as a supporting base in branding. It pairs beautifully with crisp white text, providing high contrast and excellent readability for user interfaces. The hex code for this shade is #023540.
Questions about #023540
What is #023540 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #023540 is rgb(2, 53, 64), in HSL hsl(191, 94%, 13%) and in CMYK 97%, 17%, 0%, 75%.
What design aesthetic works best with the deep tones of #023540?
This color excels in minimalist tech-forward interfaces where it acts as a stabilizing base for high-contrast white typography. Its dark and moody presence creates a sophisticated atmosphere, making it a reliable choice for professional dashboard designs or modern digital product branding.
Does #023540 read as a warm or cool color?
With its heavy green-blue undertones, #023540 functions as a distinctly cool shade that feels grounded and calm. It avoids the harshness of standard black, offering a subtle, organic alternative that pairs exceptionally well with off-white or soft grey accents.
Is #023540 readable on white or black?
#023540 has a 13.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.58:1 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.