#203731 Hex Color
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Muted and very dark, #203731 blends green and blue undertones into a matte, almost-gray teal. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, moody feel without harshness. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background or supporting brand tone, pairing it with warm ivory or muted coral. The hex code #203731 supports clear white text at about 12.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #203731
What is #203731 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #203731 is rgb(32, 55, 49), in HSL hsl(164, 26%, 17%) and in CMYK 42%, 0%, 11%, 78%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #203731?
What mood does #203731 convey?
#203731 conveys a serious, grounded mood through its very dark, low-saturation teal base, while subtle blue-green undertones keep it calmer and less severe than flat black or charcoal in visual layouts. It suits dark-mode backgrounds and restrained brand systems.
Is #203731 readable on white or black?
#203731 has a 12.71:1 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.