#043031 Hex Color
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#043031 is a very dark, muted cyan with blue-green undertones and subdued chroma. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while the restrained color stays refined rather than vivid. Use the hex code as a dominant dark-mode background behind high-contrast type. White text has about a 14.3:1 contrast ratio, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #043031
What is #043031 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #043031 is rgb(4, 48, 49), in HSL hsl(181, 85%, 10%) and in CMYK 92%, 2%, 0%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #043031?
#043031 pairs well with warm terracotta, muted gold, soft cream, and pale neutrals because their lighter, warmer values counter its dark, blue-green cyan without competing with its restrained saturation level. Use these accents in buttons, highlights, or small graphic details.
Is #043031 better as a background or accent?
#043031 works best as a dominant dark base for dark-mode interfaces, navigation panels, technology branding, or atmospheric layouts, with lighter text and brighter accents providing structure across screens and brand materials. Its low saturation can look muddy in large, unbroken areas, so texture or brighter accents help maintain separation.
Is #043031 readable on white or black?
#043031 has a 14.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.