#0A3A2E Hex Color

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Hex color #0a3a2e graphic
Reach for deep teal when a design needs a serious base that isn’t black. #0a3a2e sits low in both lightness and saturation, so it reads calm and grounded with a cool green undertone. The hex code works best as a dominant background, where white text reaches about 12.7:1 contrast. Pair it with warm sand or muted brass to keep large areas from reading flat.

Questions about #0a3a2e

What is #0a3a2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a3a2e is rgb(10, 58, 46), in HSL hsl(165, 71%, 13%) and in CMYK 83%, 0%, 21%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #0a3a2e?
Warm neutrals bring out the best in #0a3a2e. Brass, warm sand, and soft terracotta lift its green undertone, while stark white can make it look flat. Test pairings at full-page scale before committing.
Does #0a3a2e read warm or cool?
Cool. The blue lean in its teal base gives it a cold cast, though heavy desaturation keeps that chill muted rather than crisp. It suits calm, low-energy palettes.
Is #0a3a2e readable on white or black?
#0a3a2e has a 12.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.65:1 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.