#133337 Hex Color
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Elite Teal is a dark, dusty cyan with significant gray undertones that mute its intensity. This shade creates a moody, serious atmosphere perfect for dark mode UI backgrounds where you need high readability. Because of its 13.5:1 contrast ratio against white text, #133337 functions best as a dominant base color rather than an accent. Avoid pairing it with other dark, desaturated tones to prevent a muddy appearance.
Questions about Elite Teal
What is the hex code for Elite Teal?
Elite Teal is #133337. In RGB that is rgb(19, 51, 55), in HSL hsl(187, 49%, 15%) and in CMYK 65%, 7%, 0%, 78%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
How should I use Elite Teal #133337 in website design?
Elite Teal works best as a primary background color for dark-themed interfaces because it offers a 13.5:1 contrast ratio against white text. It provides a grounded, serious aesthetic that remains readable without the harshness of a true black background.
Which accent colors pair well with Elite Teal #133337?
Is Elite Teal readable on white or black?
Elite Teal has a 13.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.