#004256 Hex Color
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Not a bright cyan despite the hue family. Dark cyan (#004256) is a muted, inky teal that reads closer to navy in dim light. Its low saturation and deep value make it a strong base for dark mode interfaces and moody brand palettes, where white text holds about an 11:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with muted coral or dusty gold to keep designs from going flat.
Questions about #004256
What is #004256 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004256 is rgb(0, 66, 86), in HSL hsl(194, 100%, 17%) and in CMYK 100%, 23%, 0%, 66%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #004256?
Muted warm accents flatter #004256 better than bright ones. Try terracotta, dusty gold, or soft cream to lift its ashy, dim character. Cool grays and vivid cyans tend to wash it out.
What mood does #004256 convey?
Its deep value and low saturation read as serious, mysterious, and steady. That makes it a fit for tech dashboards, aerospace branding, and moody backgrounds rather than playful layouts.
Is #004256 readable on white or black?
#004256 has a 10.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.91:1 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.