#0C343C Hex Color
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This dusky, low-saturation teal sits on the edge of darkness. Because it is so dim, it works best as a moody, immersive background rather than for fine details. White text offers excellent 13.4:1 contrast against it, making it a reliable choice for dark mode UI interfaces. The hex code #0c343c pairs surprisingly well with muted gold accents to add a touch of sophisticated warmth.
Questions about #0c343c
What is #0c343c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c343c is rgb(12, 52, 60), in HSL hsl(190, 67%, 14%) and in CMYK 80%, 13%, 0%, 76%.
Does #0c343c work well for UI text?
#0c343c is generally too dark to be used as a primary text color against anything other than very light, neutral backgrounds. It performs best as a background color, allowing white or light-toned text to provide high-legibility contrast for users.
What colors pair best with #0c343c?
Because #0c343c has a cool, deep undertone, it creates a sophisticated, balanced palette when paired with muted gold or warm copper accents. These metallic tones cut through the darkness of the teal, adding a necessary touch of warmth.
Is #0c343c readable on white or black?
#0c343c has a 13.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.57:1 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.