#0A2A20 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, this teal carries a gray-green cast that keeps it subdued. The hex code #0a2a20 works best as a dominant base in dark mode UIs and moody branding, where white text reaches a strong 15.4:1 contrast. Pair it with coral or brass accents so it doesn’t read flat.
Questions about #0a2a20
What is #0a2a20 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a2a20 is rgb(10, 42, 32), in HSL hsl(161, 62%, 10%) and in CMYK 76%, 0%, 24%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #0a2a20?
Warm accents work best. Coral, brass, and dusty rose add contrast against its muted green depth, while cooler blues tend to disappear into it. Use warm tones sparingly so the dark teal stays the dominant base.
Is #0a2a20 dark enough for white text?
Yes. White text on #0a2a20 reaches about 15.4:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1. Small body text in white stays readable, making it a safe choice for dark mode backgrounds.
Is #0a2a20 readable on white or black?
#0a2a20 has a 15.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.36:1 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.