#033311 Hex Color

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This very dark green has an ashy, unsaturated quality that feels serious and grounded. Because of its extreme depth, #033311 works best as a moody backdrop rather than a text color. Pair it with soft, warm metallics like copper or bronze to cut the gloom. It offers an excellent 14.1:1 contrast ratio against white text, making it a reliable choice for dark mode UI backgrounds.

Questions about #033311

What is #033311 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #033311 is rgb(3, 51, 17), in HSL hsl(138, 89%, 11%) and in CMYK 94%, 0%, 67%, 80%.
How should I use #033311 in UI design?
#033311 functions best as a sophisticated background color for dark mode interfaces rather than text. Because it is so deep, it provides a stable, professional anchor for copper or bronze accents that need to stand out without feeling overly bright.
Is #033311 readable on white or black?
#033311 has a 14.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.48:1 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.