#051912 Hex Color
Nearly Black, With a Hint of Teal
So dark it nearly passes for black, #051912 is a muted teal with a green undertone and very little brightness. That low lightness makes it a strong dominant base for dark mode UI and moody brand palettes, where white text reaches about 18.2:1 contrast. Pair it with warm copper or soft sage accents to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #051912
What is #051912 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #051912 is rgb(5, 25, 18), in HSL hsl(159, 67%, 6%) and in CMYK 80%, 0%, 28%, 90%.
What colors pair well with #051912?
Warm accents like copper or terracotta keep #051912 from looking flat, since the color carries almost no saturation. Use them sparingly at accent weight for the best effect.
Is #051912 readable on white or black?
#051912 has a 18.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.15:1 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.