#023641 Hex Color

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This deeply muted cyan carries a heavy, serious mood perfect for dark mode UI backgrounds. Because #023641 is extremely dark and unsaturated, it lacks the punch of brighter teals. Pair it with soft cream or pale coral to keep the palette from feeling too cold. The hex code for this color is #023641, which offers excellent readability for white text.

Questions about #023641

What is #023641 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #023641 is rgb(2, 54, 65), in HSL hsl(190, 94%, 13%) and in CMYK 97%, 17%, 0%, 75%.
What colors pair best with #023641 for UI design?
#023641 works exceptionally well with soft, neutral tones like cream or pale coral to prevent the overall palette from feeling too cold or industrial. Because the color is so dark and unsaturated, these lighter, warmer accents help create visual balance without compromising the professional, serious aesthetic of the design.
Is #023641 suitable for text in a dark mode interface?
#023641 is best utilized as a background color rather than a text color. Due to its very low luminance, it provides a strong foundation for high-contrast, readable white or light-colored typography, ensuring that your content remains accessible while maintaining a sleek, sophisticated dark-mode look.
Is #023641 readable on white or black?
#023641 has a 13.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.60:1 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.