#030003 Hex Color
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#030003 is an intense, ashy black with minimal saturation. It lacks the starkness of pure black, offering a softer, more somber backdrop for UI designs. This hex code provides excellent contrast for white typography, ensuring high readability for body text. Use it as a base color in dark mode interfaces to create a serious, authoritative feel without appearing harsh or completely flat.
Questions about #030003
What is #030003 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #030003 is rgb(3, 0, 3), in HSL hsl(300, 100%, 1%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 0%, 99%.
When should I use #030003 instead of pure black?
#030003 works best for dark mode interfaces where you need a grounded, authoritative feel that avoids the harshness of high-contrast pure black. Its ashy undertone creates a softer, more professional reading experience for long-form content.
What colors pair effectively with #030003?
Because #030003 is a deep, neutral black, it pairs beautifully with high-brightness accents like electric blue for bold contrast. You can also ground it with warm, desaturated tones to create a balanced, modern visual hierarchy.
Is #030003 readable on white or black?
#030003 has a 20.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.00:1 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.