#104244 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, the hex code #104244 is a cold cyan with blue-green undertones and a dusky, serious mood. Its low lightness gives interfaces depth, making it effective as a dominant background in dark mode or moody branding. White text reaches about 11.1:1 contrast on it. Pair this color with pale apricot for a restrained, refreshing accent.
Questions about #104244
What is #104244 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #104244 is rgb(16, 66, 68), in HSL hsl(182, 62%, 16%) and in CMYK 76%, 3%, 0%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #104244?
#104244 pairs well with pale apricot for a restrained warm accent, while soft off-whites and muted sand tones can lighten layouts without overwhelming its dark blue-green base. Use brighter accents sparingly to preserve its serious mood.
Does #104244 feel warm or cool?
#104244 reads as cool because its dark cyan base leans toward blue and green rather than yellow, giving it a calm, serious feel that works especially well across large surfaces and alongside crisp neutral text.
Is #104244 readable on white or black?
#104244 has a 11.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.88:1 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.