#0B493D Hex Color
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This dusty teal is a grounded, cool-toned dark shade that works best as a supporting background rather than a primary field. Because it is highly unsaturated, it pairs well with soft creams or muted golds, which lift its gloomy intensity. The hex code for this color is #0b493d. Its weight makes it an effective choice for moody UI elements where you need high legibility for white text.
Questions about #0b493d
What is #0b493d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0b493d is rgb(11, 73, 61), in HSL hsl(168, 74%, 16%) and in CMYK 85%, 0%, 16%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #0b493d?
#0b493d works best when balanced against light, warm neutrals like cream or soft gold to counteract its deep, moody weight. Pairing it with a crisp off-white creates a clean, high-contrast interface suitable for professional applications where legibility is critical.
Is #0b493d suitable for text-heavy UI designs?
Because #0b493d is a dark and highly unsaturated shade, it functions as an excellent alternative to standard black or dark gray backgrounds. It provides sufficient contrast for white or light-colored text while offering a more sophisticated, grounded visual character than standard neutral palettes.
Is #0b493d readable on white or black?
#0b493d has a 10.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.03:1 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.