#0E3B43 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #0e3b43 is a dusky cyan with gray-green undertones. Its low lightness gives interfaces a serious, mysterious mood, while a subtle blue-green cast keeps it refreshing. Use the hex code #0e3b43 as a dominant dark-mode background or branding base; white text has strong contrast, and pale aqua adds a clean accent.
Questions about #0e3b43
What is #0e3b43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0e3b43 is rgb(14, 59, 67), in HSL hsl(189, 65%, 16%) and in CMYK 79%, 12%, 0%, 74%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #0e3b43?
For dark interfaces, layouts, and brand palettes, #0e3b43 pairs well with pale aqua, soft white, and warm neutrals, which brighten its blue-green base without competing with its muted character or low-key mood.
Is #0e3b43 warm or cool?
#0e3b43 reads as a cool color because its cyan base leans blue-green, while the gray undertones soften its brightness across screens, interfaces, and printed palettes alike, without making it feel icy. That balance feels calm, restrained, and slightly mysterious.
Where does #0e3b43 work best in design?
#0e3b43 works best as a dark-mode background, navigation color, or branding base, where its muted cyan character can anchor brighter accents without overwhelming the layout and maintain a focused visual hierarchy. Pair it with pale aqua for freshness or warm off-white for softness.
Is #0e3b43 readable on white or black?
#0e3b43 has a 12.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.72:1 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.