#051E17 Hex Color
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#051e17 is an ultra-dark, desaturated teal that sits near black. With its murky, ashy undertones, this shade brings a serious mood to dark interfaces and moody branding. It provides excellent contrast for white typography, making it a functional choice for text-heavy backgrounds. Because it is so dark, use the hex code #051e17 as a dominant base rather than a subtle accent.
Questions about #051e17
What is #051e17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #051e17 is rgb(5, 30, 23), in HSL hsl(163, 71%, 7%) and in CMYK 83%, 0%, 23%, 88%.
How should I use #051e17 in a UI design?
Treat #051e17 as a primary background color rather than an accent, as its extreme darkness provides a perfect, high-readability foundation for white or light gray typography. It creates a more sophisticated and modern aesthetic than standard pure black backgrounds.
What colors pair well with #051e17?
This shade works beautifully with cool metallic tones or crisp neutrals like silver to maintain a refined, professional contrast. If you need a secondary accent, try a muted gold to bring out the subtle teal warmth without overpowering the dark base.
Is #051e17 readable on white or black?
#051e17 has a 17.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.