Color #00423D Color / Colour Code #00423D
This page shows the hex color code for color #00423d (#00423D). The colour is a cyan tone with 100% saturation and 13% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #00423D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#00423D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 145, 175, and 205 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 175, 295, and 55 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #00423D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 175 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 175 to 220 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 175 with its complement at 355 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #00423D
Lightness variations at hue 175 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #00423D
Design Use Cases for #00423D
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #00423D is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Dark Mode Background
At just 13% lightness, #00423D works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Clarity & Technology
#00423D is in the cyan spectrum (hue 175). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #00423D (hue 175) to its complement at hue 355. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 205. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00423d, #420006);
CSS Code for #00423D
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Colors visually similar to #00423D based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #00423D (#00423D)
#00423D is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 0 red, 66 green, and 61 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 66.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 175 degrees with 100% saturation and 13% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #00423D is 46/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 100% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow, and 74% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #00423D against white is 11.37:1 and against black is 1.85:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #420006 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #00423D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #00421C and #002742, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #00423D?
- #00423D is Color #00423D, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(0, 66, 61), HSL(175, 100%, 13%), and CMYK(100%, 0%, 8%, 74%). Its perceived brightness is 46/255.
- Is #00423D accessible for text?
- Against white, #00423D has a contrast ratio of 11.37:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.85:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #00423D?
- The complementary colour is #420006 (hue 355). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #00421C and #002742. The triadic palette adds #3D0042 and #423D00 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #00423D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #00423d; or rgb(0, 66, 61); or hsl(175, 100%, 13%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 175 100% 13%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.